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Jordin Canada has quietly become the driving force for UCLA's women's basketball team

Jordin Canada is a mesmerizing talent capable of both scoring in bunches while also ensuring the Bruins' box score is littered with teammates who also reach double figures in points.

She had arrived in Westwood in the fall of 2014 as a quiet freshman who nevertheless struck one teammate as conceited because she didn't, well, know Canada.

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"Whoever's not having a good practice," Canada said, reflecting upon her increased mindfulness, "how can we help them?"

The 5-foot-6 Canada is always happy to assist. A semifinalist for the Naismith Award that goes to the nation's top player, she became the first women's player in Pac-12 history to log 1,800 points and 700 assists.