Texas Lands Oklahoma Guard Zya Vann Through Transfer Portal

Vann joins the Longhorns after two seasons with the Sooners.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 8:53pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a women's basketball game, with sharp, overlapping shapes in burnt orange, navy blue, and white, capturing the dynamic motion and energy of the sport.Zya Vann's transfer to Texas adds a key piece to the Longhorns' backcourt as they look to rebuild their roster.Austin Today

The Texas women's basketball team has landed a key transfer in Oklahoma guard Zya Vann, who just finished her sophomore season with the Sooners. Vann announced her decision to transfer to Texas via social media, citing head coach Vic Schaefer's famous tagline 'Praise the Lord, and Hook 'em Horns.' The Longhorns have seen four players depart through the transfer portal, making Vann's addition an important one as they look to rebuild their roster.

Why it matters

With several key players leaving the Texas program, the addition of Vann provides a much-needed boost to the Longhorns' backcourt. Vann was a consistent contributor for Oklahoma, starting all 34 games and averaging 10.4 points and 2.3 assists per game. Her perimeter scoring and defensive abilities will be valuable assets as Texas looks to reload for the upcoming season.

The details

Vann played and started in all 34 games for Oklahoma this past season, shooting 33% from 3-point range and 41% from the field overall. On the defensive end, she recorded 71 steals and 19 blocked shots. Vann helped the Sooners win two NCAA Tournament games before losing to South Carolina in the Sweet 16.

  • Vann just finished her sophomore season with Oklahoma.
  • The transfer portal opened on April 6 and closes on April 20.

The players

Zya Vann

A guard who just completed her sophomore season at Oklahoma and is now transferring to Texas.

Vic Schaefer

The head coach of the Texas women's basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“'Praise the Lord, and Hook 'em Horns.'”

— Zya Vann

What’s next

Vann will need to complete the transfer process and be eligible to play for Texas in the upcoming season.

The takeaway

The addition of Vann provides a much-needed boost to the Texas women's basketball team, which has seen several key players depart through the transfer portal. Her scoring, playmaking, and defensive abilities will be valuable assets as the Longhorns look to reload and compete in the upcoming season.