On the eve of March Madness, expectations are higher than ever for the Lady Longhorns. That is partly due to two veterans, Madison Booker and Rori Harmon, leading the way. On Wednesday, the talented duo was named All-Americans by the Associated Press. As Booker and Harmon added to their trophy cases, they etched their names into the record books.
For Booker, the honor comes as no surprise. It marks the third time in her college career that she has been named an All-American. She is the first player in program history to accomplish the feat. In her third season as a Longhorn, the Mississippi native set new career highs in points per game with 18.9 and rebounds per game with 6.5. Every night, she found a way to make an impact.
As Booker continued to be a human highlight reel, she thrived in conference play. In the SEC tournament, the talented guard averaged 20 points and 4.3 assists per game. Due to her play, Booker was named the MVP of the tournament.
While the Longhorns were able to rely on Booker’s scoring all season, Harmon was also lethal with the ball in her hands. She currently has 943 assists in her Longhorns career, which is the most in program history. She also holds the record for steals, with 370, to go with 1,574 points. Like Booker, she can make an impact in various ways and should see her records stand for years to come.
With Harmon and Booker playing the best basketball of their careers, they are in good hands. Wednesday’s honor was another example of how good they are and why they have become irreplaceable pieces. Their focus now shifts to the NCAA Tournament, where they have one of the best chances of ending the 2025-2026 campaign with a title.
This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Lady Longhorns stars Booker, Harmon named AP All-Americans
Reporting by Jamie Gatlin, Longhorns Wire / Longhorns Wire
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