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Aaliyah Crump, former top 2025 prospect, heads to Duke after transferring from Texas
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Aaliyah Crump, a former top prospect from Texas women's basketball, has transferred to Duke after entering the transfer portal. She is the first of three Longhorns players to find a new team following their transfer announcements.
Former Texas women's basketball player Aaliyah Crump has reportedly found a new home.
After announcing her intention to enter the transfer portal last week, the freshman has committed to play for Duke, according to On3's reporting. Crump is the first of the three transfers for the Longhorns to find a new team; Jordan Lee and Justice Carlton have yet to made a decision.
Texas Longhorns guard Aaliyah Crump (23) drives past Missouri State Bears forward Maiesha Washington (15) in the first quarter as the Texas Longhorns play the Missouri State Bears in the first round of the NCAA Womenâs Basketball Tournament at the Moody Center in Austin, March 20, 2026. Texas won the game 87-45. (Sara Diggins/Austin American-Statesman)
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The former five-star recruit from Minnesota started in the first five games before a foot injury kept her out of the rotation. When she returned from injury, Crump came off the bench and averaged 7.9 points and with big performances against Texas A&M and LSU; she was also one of the more efficient shooters on the team. Her season high was 18 points against Texas Southern and she tied for second with Madison Booker for 23 made 3-pointers.
The Blue Devils finished made a strong push in the NCAA Tournament but lost to eventual-champion UCLA in the Elite Eight. Texas finished with 35 wins and lost in the Final Four for the second straight season, but returns Booker, an All-American.
Q&A
Why did Aaliyah Crump transfer from Texas women's basketball?
Aaliyah Crump entered the transfer portal to seek new opportunities, ultimately committing to play for Duke.
What impact will Aaliyah Crump's transfer have on Duke's women's basketball team?
Aaliyah Crump's addition is expected to enhance Duke's roster, bringing her skills as a former top prospect to the team.
Who are the other Texas women's basketball players that entered the transfer portal?
In addition to Aaliyah Crump, Jordan Lee and Justice Carlton have also entered the transfer portal but have not yet announced their new teams.
