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5-Star Point Guard Lizzy Spaight Commits to Texas

9/24/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Aaliah 'Lizzy' Spaight, a 5-star 2026 point guard ranked No. 4, commits to Texas over LSU and North Carolina.
She will join fellow 2026 recruit Amalia Holguin, strengthening the Longhorns' women's roster.
Texas is projected as a top-five preseason team after a strong offseason, with a second-place finish at Globl Jam and a Nov. 3 opener vs Incarnate Word.

History

Historical Context

Title IX was enacted in 1972, prohibiting gender discrimination in education and athletics, which led to a dramatic increase in women's sports participation, including a 500% rise in women's college basketball. Aaliah 'Lizzy' Spaight's commitment to Texas highlights the ongoing growth and competitiveness of women's basketball programs, as Texas aims for a top-five preseason ranking in 2023.

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Story summary

Aaliah 'Lizzy' Spaight, a 5-star 2026 point guard ranked No. 4, commits to Texas over LSU and North Carolina.
She will join fellow 2026 recruit Amalia Holguin, strengthening the Longhorns' women's roster.
Texas is projected as a top-five preseason team after a strong offseason, with a second-place finish at Globl Jam and a Nov. 3 opener vs Incarnate Word.

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