Although a young foundation is in place for the women’s basketball team, the three seniors nearing the end of their collegiate careers have been the most influential class on the court this season. Big East Preseason Player of the Year Shadeen Samuels, Alexis Lewis and Barbara Johnson have implemented themselves as key players for the program throughout the year and continue to do so as the team aspires to make a postseason push.
Even though Samuels is superstar of the roster, all three have been components in the program’s play. Lewis currently leads the team with 29.2 minutes a game, with Samuels averaging the third most and Johnson the sixth most.