Why Oklahoma’s Freshman Phenom Aaliyah Chavez Can Be Great? She’s ‘Not Afraid to Fail’

In a long season with expectations through the roof, Jennie Baraczyk’s Sooners appear ready for more with super freshman Aaliyah Chavez’s ability and mindset.

Brady Trantham |

NORMAN — Even super freshmen want to make a positive first impression with their new team. No body wants to be labeled a ball hog or a poor teammate on day one.

For last season’s Gatorade National Player of the Year, now billed as Oklahoma’s answer to Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark, that might have been the case on day one. The phenom that is Aaliyah Chavez approached her opening day of practice with the Sooners in a manner most would not assume from a premier shooter.

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