In need of depth among its post players, the Texas women’s basketball program received a commitment from Marquette transfer Jada Bediako on Friday.
A 6-foot-3 forward, Bediako spent the past two seasons at Marquette after beginning her collegiate career at Georgia Tech. While appearing in 26 games this past season, Bediako averaged 2.6 points and 2.2 rebounds.
“I chose Texas because of its winning culture and the consistent push for me to be the best version of myself,” Bediako said in a statement released by the team. “The competitive environment and standards of the program only will get you better. It’s a place where hard work is expected and success is built.”
Bediako is committing to a Texas team that recently lost starting forward Justice Carlton to the transfer portal and had senior center Kyla Oldacre exhaust her eligibility. Carlton averaged 8.5 points and 4.0 rebounds per game during her sophomore season, and she also earned a spot on the SEC’s all-tournament team. Oldacre came off the bench in 37 of UT’s 39 games, but she was the team’s second-leading rebounder.
Texas is returning starting center Breya Cunningham for the 2026-27 season. In addition to Bediako, freshmen forwards Brihanna Crittendon and Isi Etute will be added to the mix. Lovisa Asbrink Hose, a 6-6 center, also redshirted at Texas this past season after spending her freshman year at Florida Atlantic.