Texas Forward Jada Bediako Tore Achilles Tendon
The former Marquette player will miss the upcoming 2026-27 basketball season following her injury.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Basketball
Longhorns forward Jada Bediako will sit out the 2026-27 season after suffering an Achilles tendon injury during practice. The transfer student sustained the injury during the final two minutes of a team session.
Why it matters
The loss of the forward impacts the Longhorns rotation for the upcoming season, marking a significant setback for the transfer addition's first year in Austin. The team must now adjust its roster depth as it heads into the season schedule.
Jada Bediako entered the program with experience in 65 career games, having started three of those contests. Her availability for the remainder of her collegiate career remains subject to the success of her upcoming medical procedure.
The players
Jada Bediako
A forward for the Texas Longhorns basketball team who transferred from Marquette.
Texas Longhorns
The University of Texas at Austin women's basketball team.
The details
The injury occurred during the final two minutes of Friday's practice. Bediako, who transferred to Texas from Marquette, is scheduled to undergo surgery this Thursday to address the torn Achilles. The team has confirmed she will be sidelined for the entirety of the 2026-27 season.
Timeline
Friday, October 9, 2026: Jada Bediako tore her Achilles tendon during practice.
Thursday, October 15, 2026: Jada Bediako will undergo surgery.
The Texas Context
This injury alters the depth of the Longhorns roster at the start of the 2026-27 basketball season. It represents a significant personnel departure from the team's initial plans for the year.
Fans looking to attend home games this season will see a different rotation as the team moves forward without Bediako. Those with season tickets can monitor the university's sports portal for updated roster availability throughout the winter schedule.
The takeaway
The Longhorns program will navigate the 2026-27 season without the forward following her surgery this Thursday. Fans should watch for official team updates regarding roster adjustments as the season opener approaches.
Further reading
For more updates on the Longhorns roster and upcoming schedule, visit the Basketball section.
