Vic Schaefer names Madison Booker best player in college basketball
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 4:40 PM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
Texas head coach Vic Schaefer declared Madison Booker as the top player in women’s college basketball. After leading Texas to a 35-4 season in 2025-26, Booker averaged 18.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists while shooting over 50%. Schaefer praised her impact on the game but acknowledged strong competition from players like JuJu Watkins at USC and Sarah Strong at UConn. The debate over who deserves the title of best player continues among fans and analysts alike.
- •Madison Booker led Texas with 18.9 points per game.
- •Schaefer cites Booker as the best player in college basketball.
- •Booker won SEC Tournament MVP and First-Team AP All-American honors.
- •Strong competition includes JuJu Watkins and Sarah Strong.
- 4:40 PMYahoo Sports — Texas head coach Vic Schaefer names the ‘best player’ in college hoops
"Vic Schaefer isn’t beating around the bush when it comes to who he thinks owns the crown in women’s college basketball. Texas put up another monster 35-4 season in 2025-26, solidifying themselves as a force in the SC.
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