"So after that I think I have to decide," she said. Its so satisfying, Goforth said. If it is, great. Goforth racked up offers from some of the top programs in the country, including Oregon State, Texas A&M and Arkansas. The 6'1\" guard averaged 11.6 points per game on 35.8% from three-point range and 41.8% from the field. <\/p>\r\n\r\nGoforth will now have an opportunity to play in her hometown of Fayetteville. Goforth, who is set to attend Oregon State next year, was the 2019 Arkansas Gatorade Player of the Year, a two-time state tournament MVP, and ranked as the No.
For now, she is still on scholarship and is still very much a part of the team. The desire to get away led Goforth to commit to Oregon State on June 5, 2019. With three years of eligibility left, Goforth said her career isn't officially over and that's something that will be decided in the future. She was an excellent defender for the Razorbacks, too, and her 66 blocked shots are third-most in program history. Neighbors said he and his staff did nothing but wish Goforth well when she made her choice to sign with the Beavers out of high school. Fayetteville's Sasha Goforth has made a name for herself in the Purple Dog basketball history books. Homesickness set in throughout the year, but it was not until she returned home after the season that she knew Fayetteville was where she needed to be. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You wanted to protect her, you wanted to wrap your arms around her all the time," said Neighbors.
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She's played the highest level, a winner. She was one of six girls in the nation to earn an invite to the exclusive boys Under Armour SC30 Select Camp, and made the state All-Tournament Team twice. I woke up at 5 a.m. this morning and was nauseous. 
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Last season they were 24-8 losing their final game in the SEC Tournament to South Carolina. Sasha Goforth (Fayetteville, Arkansas) is a five-star recruit and the No. Her respect for Texas A&M Coach Gary Blair is key for the Aggies making the cut. Arkansas has the 6th highest COVID mortality rate in the US. In the summer before her junior year of high school, Goforth was diagnosed with Gastroparesis. Goforth, who has a 3.7 grade point average, has several reasons for having the Razorbacks as of her favorites, including Coach Mike Neighbors. She is putting up 9.9 points and 4.9 rebounds per game. The move comes just twodays after Goforthannounced she was entering the transfer portal to play closer to home. The 6-1 guard started every game for the Beavers, averaging 11.6 points and 3.6 rebounds per game. ", She plans to take an official visit to Oregon State next weekend, "I love the coaches," Goforth said. It was just a great weekend, we really enjoyed Corvallis too. 1 wing, announced her commitment to Oregon State via Twitter using, in part, this photo from her visit to Corvallis. Karley Johnson #20. ", For Sasha, this wasn't her first opportunity to see the sights of Corvallis and the women's program. Goforth will have four years of eligibility left since the NCAA granted all winter sports athletes an extra year because of the pandemic, "We talked about it if the rule doesn't go through and the waiver's not granted, we've got a real good plan for kids during their year when they sit out," Neighbors said. In high school, she was the No. Sasha went to Fayetteville High School in the same city where he coaches the Razorbacks.
She just knew something needed to change.
4 guard and No. Destiny Slocum has left the NCAA transfer portal and is now going to play her final season of college basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks. Do you agree with the addition of Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC. All rights reserved. 
Under Armour Nationals-July 2019: Agile guard gets respect from the defense with deep range offensive arsenal; manufactures shots, rises over defenders in mid-range game; superior back court size, rebounds and attacks in uptempo, distributes on the fast break; continues as an elite guard in the class of 2020.
FAYETTEVILLE Arkansas women's basketballguard Sasha Goforth will "step away" from basketball, she announced via Twitter on Saturday. Since Goforth returned to Fayetteville, she and Neighbors have developed an even deeper trust in each other, something she is incredibly thankful for, Goforth said. I love the city. Weight. "It's awesome and I'm blessed to have the experience, but it's kind of tiring while you're trying to do school and basketball and all this recruiting all the time," Goforth said. But I don't know that it's the end.". Premier Basketball Report describes Samuel as: A long and lanky athlete w/bounce. WebView the profiles of people named Sasha Goforth. Even if that doesn't pass, Arkansas will ask for a waiver, Neighbors said. Loren Lindsey #21. They only recruit a certain type of player and I really like that about them, not to mention theyre pretty good.. Join Facebook to connect with Sasha Goforth and others you may know. "Where are the Workers?" AAA 6A All-State in 2019, 2020. THE GUARD TAKING HER TALENTS TO CORVALLIS.. AN OREGON STATE BEAVER TO BE. It feels like we didn't get any type of closure. / by Dylan Mickanen. By the way she played it would be natural to think, this kid is on top of the world," said Arkansas head women's basketball coach Mike Neighbors. Arkansas. 16 overall player and their No. "We started out with a meal with some of the young ladies from the team and the coaches. I am truly grateful to have had the opportunity to be an Oregon State Beaver and looking forward to what the future holds for me,\" she concluded.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Goforth has four years of eligibility remaining after starting in all 27 games as a true freshman. I wanna go to the WNBA. With the fall semester in full swing, for the first time since early childhood, Goforth isnt on a basketball roster. Her father Calvin is staying neutral about the process. Heres the release from Oregon State athletics (video added by The Oregonian/OregonLive): The No. Most of all, thank you to my teammates with whom I have made friendships that will last a lifetime. "I say stay tuned," Neighbors said. The guard was the only Arkansan to be named a McDonald's All-American this year.Goforth, who is set to attend Oregon State next year, was the 2019 Arkansas Gatorade Player of the Year, a two-time state tournament MVP, and ranked as the No.
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I kind of wanted to get away from Fayetteville, because Ive lived here my whole life, Goforth said. "He's been very clear that he just wants me to be happy," Goforth said. It was very hard for me, but it was exciting knowing that I was coming home and going to be playing for Arkansas, Goforth said. The Razorbacks (19-9) were upset 66-62 by Wright State in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament this season.
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Destiny Slocum<\/strong> has left the NCAA transfer portal and is now going to play her final season of college basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks.<\/p>\nShe made the announcement on Saturday, April 18 on Twitter:<\/p>\n