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Aaliyah Chavez remembers when she first fell in love with basketball. When she was younger, she'd mostly sit at home and watch television or watch other kids playing basketball at the park. That's when she got her hoop dreams. "I was like, 'Oh, that looks fun to play," Chavez told SLAM. Her father, Sonny, said it took a while for Chavez to develop because she "couldn't ride a bike, couldn't ride a skateboard." But she would eventually figure things out and turn into one of the most dominating players in Texas high school basketball history. After the 2023-2024 season, Chavez was named the Texas Girls’ Basketball Gatorade Player of the Year. It was a season where she broke school records for points in a season, points in a career and most 3-pointers in a game. She also shattered the school record with 57 points in a game. “She’s an elite basketball player known for her exceptional skills and undeniable talent on the court, with a passion for the game and drive to succeed. Aaliyah has made a name for herself in the world of basketball,” Lubbock ISD Director of Athletics Mike Meeks said. “With an unwavering dedication to her craft and relentless work ethic, Aaliyah continues to impress fans and critics alike with her incredible talent and skill on the court. Keep an eye on this rising star as she continues to make waves in the basketball world."

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No. 16 OU women's basketball upset No. 2 South Carolina 94-82 in overtime thanks to a stellar performance from freshman guard Aaliyah Chavez.

Aaliyah Chavez (2) cheers after a basket and foul during the women's college basketball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the South Carolina at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., Thursday Jan. 22, 2026.



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OU upsets No. 2 South Carolina in overtime behind stellar performance from Aaliyah Chavez

Despite a stellar performance from freshman guard Aaliyah Chavez, No. 5 OU women's basketball fell to No. 18 Ole Miss 74-69 at the Lloyd Noble Center

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No. 5 OU women's basketball falls to No. 18 Ole Miss despite stellar performance from Aaliyah Chavez

OU entered 2025 with a lot of questions. A lot of coaches like Brent Venables and Porter Moser absolutely on the hot seat.  It was a fun year in

Nov 15, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables celebrates with defensive lineman Gracen Halton (56) after Oklahoma defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide 23-21 at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images



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OU top 10 moments of 2025: That Alabama day, tickets punched, a softball comeback

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OU top 10 moments of 2025: Nos. 10-6, SEC softball comeback for the ages

We’re nearing conference play, so it’s time to do a check in. There are plenty of talented players who have made an early case for the NFOY

Oklahoma guard Aaliyah Chavez (2) works up court in the second quarter during an NCAA Women’s basketball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Belmont Bruins at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025.



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Breaking down the women's basketball National Freshman of the Year race

We're nearing conference play, so it's time to do a check in. There are plenty of talented players who have made an early case for the NPOY

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Breaking down the women's basketball National Player of the Year race

It was a loaded sixth week of women’s hoops. Let’s take a look at some of the top freshmen performances.  *This is not an exhaustive or ranked list

On3's top women's basketball freshmen: Week six

No. 9 OU dominantly won Bedlam on Saturday at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, beating No. 23 Oklahoma State 92-70.   The Sooners jumped out to an

Oklahoma guard Zya Vann (3) reacts after hitting a 3-pointer during the first half of a Bedlam women's college basketball game between the OSU Cowgirls and OU Sooners at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025.



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OU women's basketball: Sooners beat OSU in dominant fashion

It was a loaded fifth week of women’s hoops. Let’s take a look at some of the top freshmen performances.  *This is not an exhaustive or ranked list

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On3's top women's basketball freshmen: Week five

Thanks to a historic performance by true freshman guard Aaliyah Chavez, No. 9 OU women's basketball escaped with a 103-98 overtime win over N.C.

Oklahoma Sooners guard Aaliyah Chavez (2) shoots over NC State Wolfpack guard Devyn Quigley (0) during a women's college basketball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the NC State Wolfpack at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.



OU women's basketball: Aaliyah Chavez leads Sooners to overtime win

It was a loaded first week of women's hoops. Let's take a look at some of the top P5 freshman performances.   *This is not an exhaustive list  USC's

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On3's top P5 women's basketball freshmen: Week one

No. 6 OU struggled in its season opener on Monday.   The Sooners beat Belmont 84-67. But it wasn't pretty. Oklahoma started the game on a 13-0 run,

OU women's basketball: No. 6 Sooners escape close call with Belmont

Nike has added another superstar to its growing roster of women’s basketball talent. The company announced Friday that Aaliyah Chavez, the consensus

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Nike inks Oklahoma guard Aaliyah Chavez to NIL shoe deal

Overtime Select has rapidly become a hub for the top women’s basketball recruits in the country. From Aaliyah Chavez to Kaleena Smith, the program is

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Overtime Select: Training Athletes for the Court and the Camera

Slam Magazine revealed their high school girls' basketball All-Americans for the 2024-25 season. Leading the way is Aaliyah Chavez, the leading

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Slam Magazine announces its 2025 high school girls basketball All-Americans

Jennie Baranczyk has been recruiting Aaliyah Chavez since she became the Oklahoma head coach.   And for good reason, as Chavez is widely considered

Monterey's Aaliyah Chavez directs her teammates against South Grand Prairie in a non-district basketball game Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at the Mabee Athletic Complex in Abilene. (© Stephen Garcia/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Jennie Baranczyk details Aaliyah Chavez recruiting process

Aaliyah Chavez is officially a Sooner.   The No. 1 women's basketball player in the country signed with Oklahoma on Thursday, coach Jennie Baranczyk

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Aaliyah Chavez officially signs with OU

The 2025 McDonald's All-American Girls Game showcased a slew of the nation's top prospects, many of whom delivered on Tuesday night at the Barclays

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Sienna Betts powers West to win in 2025 McDonald's All-American Girls Game

OU commit Aaliyah Chavez won the McDonald’s All-American 3-point competition on Monday.  Chavez, who committed to the Sooners on March 25, is ranked

OU commit Aaliyah Chavez wins McDonald’s All-American 3-point contest

The 24-team roster for the girls McDonald's All-American Game was announced in January, with many of the nation's best 2025 high schoolers making the

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Girls' McDonalds All-American Game rosters

New Oklahoma women's basketball commit Aaliyah Chavez made massive waves on Tuesday by committing to the Sooners over Texas, Texas Tech, South

NBA star Trae Young says Oklahoma commit Aaliyah Chavez is next star of college basketball

Even for a program as successful as OU women’s basketball, some commitments feel like they hit just a bit more.  Whether it’s the player or the

Instant Reaction: No. 1-ranked Aaliyah Chavez picks OU

OU has landed the commitment of the No. 1 player in the country, Aaliyah Chavez.   Chavez announced her commitment to the Sooners on ESPN on Tuesday,

OU lands No. 1 recruit in the country Aaliyah Chavez

The undisputed No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2025, Aaliyah Chavez, has committed to Oklahoma, she announced.   “The most important thing is to make

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No. 1 women's basketball recruit Aaliyah Chavez commits to Oklahoma

Lubbock (Texas) Monterey five-star point guard Aaliyah Chavez has committed to Oklahoma, marking one of the biggest recruiting wins in the history of

Aaliyah Chavez - Naismith High School All-America First Team 2025

Monterey's Aaliyah Chavez shoots a three point basket during the Class 5A Division II state championship girls basketball game on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. (© Angela Piazza/USA Today Network via Caller-Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)