While the start of the college basketball season is still months away, Madison Booker has been busy making headlines. Over the last few weeks, the Longhorns star has been playing for Team USA at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AmeriCup. On Sunday night, she added another gold medal to her trophy case.
With Booker leading the way, Team USA secured gold following a 92-84 win over Brazil. In the championship game, Booker scored seven points and hauled five rebounds. It marked her sixth start of the tournament in seven games.
Regardless of the opponent, Booker has shown why she is one of the best in the country. In Team USA’s semifinal win over Canada, the Germantown High School product scored seven of Team USA’s 14 points in the fourth quarter. That came following a 13-point and six-steal performance against the Dominican Republic in the semifinals. Her six steals tied Ruth Bolton, Lisa Leslie, and Carla McGhee for the USA single-game steals record.
For many in Austin, Booker’s latest achievement comes as no surprise. In her sophomore campaign, the Ridgeland native earned First Team All-America honors. Booker was also named the SEC Player of the Year for the second time. As Texas fell just a few wins short of a national title, Booker was a human highlight reel.
Through her first two years as a Longhorn, Booker has scored 1,231 points and dished out 287 assists. She has also been a menace on the boards with 436 rebounds. On the national stage, she has continued to be that player while taking her career to new heights.
The last few weeks have provided a reminder of just how good Booker is and why special things could be in store for the Longhorns during the 2025-2026 campaign.
This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Longhorns star adds another gold medal to her trophy case
Reporting by Jamie Gatlin, Longhorns Wire / Longhorns Wire
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