Addison Bjorn Commits to Texas: Vic Schaefer Secures Back-to-Back Top-10 Recruits for Nation's No. 1 Class
The University of Texas women's basketball program, under head coach Vic Schaefer, has secured a monumental victory on the recruiting trail with the commitment of five-star guard Addison Bjorn, the No. 10 prospect in the girls' SC Next 100 Class of 2026. This dynamic signing, announced on Thursday, follows immediately on the heels of Schaefer's success in signing fellow top-10 prospect **Brihanna Crittendon** (No. 8) just one day prior.
Bjorn: A Versatile Guard Solidifying the Class
Addison Bjorn, a 6-foot-2 small forward from Park Hill South High School in Riverside, Missouri, chose Texas over a stacked list of competing programs, including Duke, Iowa, Kansas, North Carolina, Notre Dame, and UConn. Her decision was heavily influenced by the strong culture and personal connections she built with the Longhorns' coaching staff and current players. Bjorn emphasized that the opportunity to compete for a national championship and the program's winning tradition were key factors.
Evaluated as a versatile, "do-everything" player, Bjorn possesses a rare combination of size, strength, and the ball-handling skills of a guard. Her decorated high school and international career highlights her winning pedigree:
- Rankings: No. 10 nationally by ESPN Top 60 (No. 9 in 247Sports Composite).
- High School Production: Averaged 22.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 3.3 steals per game.
- Accolades: Named the Missouri Gatorade Player of the Year.
- International Success: A three-time gold medalist with USA Basketball, including the 2025 FIBA U19 World Cup.
The Crittendon-Bjorn Combination: A Powerhouse Duo
Bjorn’s commitment immediately follows that of **Brihanna Crittendon**, a 6-foot-3 power forward/wing ranked No. 8 overall. The commitment of these two top-10 recruits in 24 hours gives Texas a massive lift and confirms the 2026 recruiting class is poised to finish as the nation's No. 1 class. Crittendon, who chose the Longhorns over programs like Tennessee and Notre Dame, brings elite size and guard skills to the forward position.
"We are so excited to welcome Addison Bjorn... Addison is someone we have been recruiting for a long time now and it's great to finally add her to our Longhorn family. She is a three-time gold medal winner with USA Basketball and has always been a proven winner, doing whatever her team needs her to do."
These additions—along with five-star point guard Aaliah "Lizzy" Spaight and four-star guard Amalia Holguin—perfectly align with Schaefer's defensive-minded, high-tempo system. The blend of size, versatility, and international experience within this class ensures that the Longhorns will remain a perennial national title contender in the newly competitive SEC conference.
With eight top-10 recruits signed during Vic Schaefer’s tenure, the message is clear: the road to the Final Four increasingly runs through Austin.
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