Future Texas women's basketball stars light up McDonald's All-American game

Riverdale Ridge senior Brihanna Crittendon (3) hugs University of Texas women's basketball head coach Vic Schaefer after a game against Monarch where Crittendon broke the 43-year-old record to become the all-time leading scorer in state history on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at Riverdale Ridge High School in Thornton, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Post via Getty Images) Texas women's basketball fans may be sad about the Longhorns' Final Four loss , but there are reasons to be happy about the future.

Two future Longhorns raised some eyebrows last week at the high school level. Class of 2026 signees Aaliah "Lizzy" Spaight and Brihanna Crittendon teamed up for the McDonald's All-American challenge Tuesday. Even though their West team didn't win, those two looked like some of the best players on the court.

Crittendon had a team-high 11 points on 4-for-7 shooting. She made a 3-pointer and several shots in the paint. On one touch, she corralled the ball in traffic and finished a layup while being fouled.

She made 2 of her 3 foul shots on the night. The 6-foot-3 native of Thornton, Colo. led her school to its first state title and was a finalist for Team USA's U17 squad.