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With the Lady Longhorns only a day away from starting their March Madness run, Madison Booker is making headlines. On Wednesday, the Longhorns' star was named one of four finalists for the Wade Trophy. Each year, the award is given to the best player in college women's basketball.
As the Longhorns have been one of the best teams in the country, Booker has taken her game to new heights. She set new career-highs during the regular season in points per game with 18.9 and rebounds per game with 6.5. The Mississippi native also shot 51.6 percent from the field, six points higher than last season. Regardless of the opponent, Booker was a player Texas could count on.
Additionally, in conference play, Booker showed why she is one of the best players in the country. In the SEC tournament, the Germantown High alum averaged 20 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game. Due to her play, Booker was named the MVP of the SEC tournament.
While Booker's focus is on bringing a title to Austin, she will also be watching how voting for the Wade Trophy plays out. Her competition includes Lauren Betts, Sarah Strong, and Mikayla Blakes. That group will be looking to show over the next few weeks why they are more than deserving. For Booker, that will mean helping the Longhorns win by impacting the game at both ends.
Despite the high expectations, Booker is ready more than ever to make history. She has been a scoring machine this season and has gotten help from a roster full of talent. That has helped bring out the best in her game while ensuring that Texas can make a deep playoff run.
Regardless of how voting plays out, Booker has once again found herself in the same conversation as the most talented players in the nation.
This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Lady Longhorns star Madison Booker could be adding to her trophy case
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As the Longhorns have been one of the best teams in the country, Booker has taken her game to new heights. She set new career-highs during the regular season in points per game with 18.9 and rebounds per game with 6.5. The Mississippi native also shot 51.6 percent from the field, six points higher than last season. Regardless of the opponent, Booker was a player Texas could count on.
Additionally, in conference play, Booker showed why she is one of the best players in the country. In the SEC tournament, the Germantown High alum averaged 20 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game. Due to her play, Booker was named the MVP of the SEC tournament.
While Booker's focus is on bringing a title to Austin, she will also be watching how voting for the Wade Trophy plays out. Her competition includes Lauren Betts, Sarah Strong, and Mikayla Blakes. That group will be looking to show over the next few weeks why they are more than deserving. For Booker, that will mean helping the Longhorns win by impacting the game at both ends.
Despite the high expectations, Booker is ready more than ever to make history. She has been a scoring machine this season and has gotten help from a roster full of talent. That has helped bring out the best in her game while ensuring that Texas can make a deep playoff run.
Regardless of how voting plays out, Booker has once again found herself in the same conversation as the most talented players in the nation.
This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Lady Longhorns star Madison Booker could be adding to her trophy case
Continue reading...
