The Kentucky women’s basketball team has made a notable addition to its 2025 recruiting class with the surprise commitment of Swedish forward Elsa Vadfors. The 6-foot-5 prospect announced her decision on social media, giving head coach Kenny Brooks and his staff a promising international talent to work with.
Vadfors currently plays for Uppsala Basket in Sweden and has gained valuable experience representing her country as part of the Swedish national team in the FIBA U18 Women’s EuroBasket tournament. Her size and skill set add important depth to Kentucky’s frontcourt, an area in need of reinforcement following recent roster changes.
This commitment is particularly timely after the departure of Clara Silva through the transfer portal earlier in the offseason. Adding Vadfors helps fill that gap and gives the Wildcats a player with international experience and potential to make an early impact.
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Beyond just her on-court abilities, Vadfors’ commitment may signal a broader recruiting trend under Coach Brooks, who appears to be targeting more international talent to strengthen the program. Her recruitment shows that Kentucky is expanding its reach and becoming a destination for high-level players from around the world.
Vadfors expressed her excitement and gratitude in her announcement, thanking Coach Brooks and the Kentucky coaching staff for believing in her. She shared how proud she is to join the Wildcats and looks forward to contributing to the program’s future success.
