As the season approaches, so does the beginning of Shadeen Samuels’ farewell tour, as it is a year surrounded by excitement thanks to a Pirate squad being led by the projected best player in the conference.
Samuels is the most lethal player on any Big East court for a reason. Her awards shelf is likely going to see renovations after the season to fit more of her accolades, but she is already as accomplished of a women’s basketball player can be – 2019-20 Big East Preseason Player of the Year, 2019-2
Cheryl Miller Award Watch List for best small forward in the country, 2018-19 All-Big East First Team, 2018-19 Big East Scoring Champion, and 2018-19 Big East Most Improved Player.