Madison Booker leads Texas’ charge in NCAA tournament—Can she get the Longhorns to the title? | Sporting News

Texas forward Madison Booker has been leading the charge for the No.

1 seeded Longhorns in the womens NCAA tournament, proving herself as one of the most dominant players on the court.

In Texas 65-48 second round victory over Illinois, the 6'1" sophomore was a force to be reckoned with, leading her team with a 20-point performance.

MORE: Lauren Betts joins Kareem and Walton in UCLA's top 3 centers, says 2x NBA champion Mychal Thompson Booker also tallied six rebounds, two steals and an assist in the win.

She was efficient throughout, shooting 50% from the field and nailing both of her free throw attempts.

The Longhorns are now 33-3 overall on the season.

Its not just Bookers all-around game thats turning headsher playing style has roots in basketball greatness.

Booker wears the No.

35 jersey, a nod to NBA star and former Longhorn Kevin Durant.

She credits Durant with influencing her fadeaway jumper.

you can call her "Midrange Maddie" #HookEm | @maddiewitdab_ pic.twitter.com/FuekLdXoqd Bookers performance in the first round set the tone for the tournament.

In the 105-61 blowout win over William & Mary, she put up a double-double, finishing with 20 points, 14 rebounds, four assists and a steal.

Booker went 8-of-11 from the field and a perfect 4-of-4 from the free-throw line.

Her ability to control both ends of the court made her an undeniable standout.

She has been a consistent powerhouse for the Longhorns all season, averaging 16.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.6 steals per game.

MORE: South Carolina's Te-Hina Paopao bids farewell to fans after her final game at Colonial Life Arena As the Longhorns now look ahead to their Sweet 16 matchup against Tennessee (5) on Saturday, March 29, theyll be counting on Booker to continue her dominant play..

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