Both Ruthy Hebard and Sabrina Ionescu know the role of a professional basketball player while still being a college athlete. Both spent the summer playing for Team USA earning a national championship in May. Sabrina Ionescu hit the free throw that sealed the win and both helped Team USA to their second straight national title.
Next week, Hebard will be the lone Oregon Duck to travel to Quatar to participate in the 2019 World Beach Games. She will be joined by two professionals, Napheesa Collier and Jackie Young, who are both in the WNBA. High Schooler Paige Bueckers is also set to make the trip.