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In high school, she was the No. It was a mix of emotions because I knew I was letting some people down.. All rights reserved. that is degrading to another person. "He's been very clear that he just wants me to be happy," Goforth said. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Neighbors is happier than anyone to see Goforth back in Fayetteville, even if he did have to wait a little longer than he wanted. Join the discussion or start a new one on the Forums. "It has been an honor to play basketball this season for Oregon State," wrote Goforth. She has made the honor roll in each of her high school years so far. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Goforth racked up offers from some of the top programs in the country, including Oregon State, Texas A&M and Arkansas. Now, as the 2020-21 season came to a wrap,former 5-star freshman Sasha Goforth will head to Fayetteville as well. ESPN rates her a 4-star recruit, No. It felt like I really fit, their culture, teammates, coaches. Good luck to Goforth in Arkansas! racist or sexually-oriented language. Loren Lindsey #21. Sasha went to Fayetteville High School in the same city where he coaches the Razorbacks. "She reached out, and like I always do I had a lotta patience. If it is, great. I am so grateful to welcome Savannah and Sasha into our family, Rueck said. Fayetteville High School. Arkansas sophomore guard Sasha Goforth sets up to shoot the ball during the Razorbacks Nov. 12 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff in Bud Walton Arena. Slasher who is quick and fast. We talked to the coaches about how they saw Sasha fitting into their system, what they saw in some of their other playerson the team moving forward and how Sasha's skills would compliment those. She is putting up 9.9 points and 4.9 rebounds per game. I love the city. FAYETTEVILLE Arkansas women's basketballguard Sasha Goforth will "step away" from basketball, she announced via Twitter on Saturday. Neighbors said he likes the roster as it stands, but acknowledged he's not sure whether it's a finished product. Goforth was named to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette All-Arkansas first team as a junior while also being named the Gatorade Player of the Year after averaging 16.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2 blocks a game while shooting 38% from the field. In simple terms it means delayed emptying of the stomach. I am truly grateful to have had the opportunity to be an Oregon State Beaver and looking forward to what the future holds for me,\" she concluded.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Goforth has four years of eligibility remaining after starting in all 27 games as a true freshman. All rights reserved. Goforth wrote in a statement that she suffers from a stomach condition called gastroparesis, which affects the stomach muscles. From there, the Oregon State coaching staff kept the Goforths on the go with a jam packed schedule until they left Sunday morning to make their midday flight back home. Sasha: It's tough and mean and grittiness and getting it done. 7 rated player in the nation according to Blue Star Basketball at time of signing, aMcDonalds All-American,Jordan Brand Classic invitee,Arkansas Gatorade Player of the Year in 2019 and led Fayetteville High School to state titles in 2017 and 2020, earning Tournament MVP honors both years. Homesickness set in throughout the year, but it was not until she returned home after the season that she knew Fayetteville was where she needed to be. Neighbors put out an understated tweet to show his approval and glee that Destiny will be a Razorback.<\/p>\n
pic.twitter.com\/xqrKfTOfpp<\/a><\/p>— Mike Neighbors (@coachneighbors) April 18, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote>\n