Rising Star Aaliyah Chavez: The Heart of Oklahoma Basketball

This week's feature on She’s In The Game takes us to the University of Oklahoma, where freshman Aaliyah Chavez is quickly becoming a standout in women’s college basketball. Hailing from Lubbock, Texas, a place famed for oil fields and football, Aaliyah has defied expectations to become the top-ranked player in her class. Her basketball career, deeply influenced by her father and coach, Sonny Chavez, began with rigorous training sessions that morphed into community-wide clinics at their family-run gym, The Lab. Beyond her athletic prowess, Aaliyah stands out for her incredible work ethic, loyalty to her hometown, and ability to inspire and lead others, making her a role model for young athletes everywhere.