Kylee Paben, the top girls basketball recruit in Nebraska, has committed to Dawn Pitzuweit’s Minnesota basketball team for the 2026 season.

Paben, 6-foot-1 forward from West Millard High School in Omaha, is the state’s top recruit, according to prepgirlshoops.com. She announced her commitment Thursday on her x.com and Instagram accounts.

“I am beyond grateful and excited to announce my commitment to the University of Minnesota to continue my academic and athletic career!” she wrote on X. “I would like to thank all my coaches, teammates, trainers, and family for all the support!”

This summer, Paben averaged 19.9 points for AUU team Nebraska Attack. She chose Minnesota over a long list of suitors that included Creighton, Lehigh and North Dakota.

Paben joins Crosby-Ironton point guard Tori Oehrlein and shooting guard Natalie Kussow of Hartland, Wis., as Minnesota commitments for the 2026 class. Both are four-star recruits, according to 247Sports.com.