‘She can score’ – NCAA fans excited as new commit earns comparison to WNBA’s Caitlin Clark

UCLA stunned the college basketball world by claiming their first-ever National Championship, defeating South Carolina with a decisive 79-51 score. This historic triumph led to a record six UCLA players being drafted into the WNBA, with standout recruits like Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice leading the way.

Another notable breakout player during that championship run was Caitlin Clark from Iowa, whose exceptional scoring ability and court vision drew massive crowds and captivated a growing fanbase. Now, as the 2026 NCAA schedule is unveiled, the excitement continues to build, especially with the latest addition to the Texas women's basketball team.

Australian standout Jayda Clarke has committed to Texas for the 2026-27 season, bringing a wealth of scoring talent to Austin. Hailing from Australia’s semi-professional NBL1 league, Clarke averaged an impressive 17.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game during the 2023-24 campaign. A video shared by a Texas reporter aptly compared Clarke’s dynamic offensive skillset to that of her American counterpart, Caitlin Clark, leaving fans in awe of her potential.

With her unique combination of shooting range, scoring ability, and versatility, it’s no wonder that fans are buzzing about this significant acquisition for the Texas program. "Jayda Clark, SHE CAN SCORE the ball," one enthusiastic fan declared. "Massive get for Vic Schaefer and the Horns. They needed more ball handling, length on the perimeter and shooting.

Jayda helps with all 3." Another supporter echoed the sentiment, calling Clarke "one of the Aussies I wondered why no one had signed," praising her experience and impressive stats in Australia's NBL1 league.