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Womenâs Basketball: Utah G Avery Hjelmstad commits to TCU
TL;DR
Avery Hjelmstad, a freshman guard from Utah, has committed to TCU's women's basketball team, marking their fourth transfer addition this offseason. During her time at Utah, she averaged 5.3 points and 1.7 rebounds per game, contributing to a 19-13 season.
TUCSON, AZ - DECEMBER 22: Arizona Wildcats guard Mickayla Perdue (0) defends Utah Utes guard Avery Hjelmstad (1) during a women's basketball game between the Utah Utes and the Arizona Wildcats on December 22, 2025, at McKale Center in Tucson, AZ. (Photo by Christopher Hook/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
The TCU womenâs basketball team continued to add talent through the transfer portal Saturday, picking up its fourth commitment of the offseason. Joining the Horned Frogs will be Utah freshman Avery Hjelmstad, who played in 31 games and made one start during the 2025-26 season, helping the Utes to a 19-13 record and a seventh-place finish in the Big 12. The 6-foot-1 guard averaged 5.3 points and 1.7 rebounds per game.
Hjelmstad, a four-star recruit out of high school before signing with the Utes, joins Stanford forward Lara Somfai, UNC guard Lanie Grant and Oklahoma State guard Jadyn Wooten in Fort Worth. Hjelmstad scored a career-high 22 points at Colorado State on Dec. 4 and grabbed a career-high eight rebounds against Houston on Jan. 17. The Edmond, Oklahoma native was ranked the No. 49 player in the country out of high school.
Q&A
What are Avery Hjelmstad's career statistics at Utah?
Avery Hjelmstad averaged 5.3 points and 1.7 rebounds per game during her freshman season at Utah.
Which players have committed to TCU women's basketball alongside Avery Hjelmstad?
Avery Hjelmstad joins Stanford forward Lara Somfai, UNC guard Lanie Grant, and Oklahoma State guard Jadyn Wooten at TCU.
What was Avery Hjelmstad's highest scoring game at Utah?
Avery Hjelmstad scored a career-high 22 points in a game against Colorado State on December 4.
