Washington Huskies WBB to get second chance at local five-star

Tina Langley and the Washington Huskies have another shot at their top target in the 2026 class. On Saturday afternoon, five-star forward Oliviyah Edwards, a product of Tacoma, Washington, who attends Elite Sports Academy in Issaquah, requested to be released from her national letter of intent from the Tennessee Volunteers. The 6-foot-3 power forward, who dazzled during the slam dunk contest at the McDonald's All-American Game, is ranked as the No.

5 player in the nation and top player at her position by 247Sports, and will be one of the nation's most coveted prospects. She originally committed to the Vols over a top six that also included Florida, LSU, South Carolina, USC, and Washington 🚨BREAKING🚨 Five-Star Plus+ PF Oliviyah Edwards has requested to be released from her signing with Tennessee, @TaliaGoodmanWBB reports. Read: https://t.

co/1A2lSP4LYd pic. twitter. com/VCsGXDu0N3 — Rivals (@Rivals) April 4, 2026 The move comes on the heels of her primary recruiter, Gabe Lazo, left Knoxville for the head coaching job at Central Florida, which could make the Knights a dark horse in the race for one of the nation's most-talented prospects.

However, the newly extended Tina Langley has a great pitch to keep Edwards has a strong pitch to keep Edwards close to home and away from the nation's elite. Coming off Washington's first win in the NCAA Tournament since Kelsey Plum's time on Montlake, the Huskies are returning a trio of stars in guards Avery Howell and Sayvia Sellers, and forward Brynn McGaughy. Adding Edwards' elite skill set to the mix could put the Huskies on the brink of turning into one of the best teams in the nation, but it won't be easy to get her.