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Former Lubbock Star Chavez Shines for No. 10 Oklahoma
Freshman guard Aaliyah Chavez leads the Sooners in scoring and is making an immediate impact in her first college season.
Jan. 28, 2026 at 1:39pm
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Aaliyah Chavez, the former top-ranked recruit out of Lubbock Monterey High School, has quickly become a standout player for the No. 10-ranked Oklahoma Sooners women's basketball team. As a freshman, Chavez leads the Sooners in scoring at 19.1 points per game and was named the SEC Freshman of the Week for the sixth time this season after helping Oklahoma upset No. 2 South Carolina and win on the road against Auburn.
Why it matters
Chavez's immediate success at the Division I level is noteworthy, as she is one of only five players nationally - and the only freshman - averaging at least 19 points, 4.2 assists and 3.9 rebounds per game. Her performance has helped Oklahoma remain a Top 10 team in the country and positioned them for a potential deep NCAA Tournament run.
The details
The 5-foot-10 guard Chavez has stepped right into the starting lineup for Oklahoma and is making a major impact. Last week, she averaged 22 points, six assists and three rebounds in the Sooners' wins over No. 2 South Carolina and Auburn. Chavez is on pace to join an elite group of freshmen since 2009 to average those statistical marks, putting her in the company of players like Hannah Hidalgo, Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark.
- Chavez was named the SEC Freshman of the Week on Tuesday, January 28, 2026.
- Last Thursday, January 23, 2026, Chavez helped Oklahoma upset No. 2 South Carolina.
- On Sunday, January 26, 2026, Chavez led the Sooners to a road win over Auburn.
The players
Aaliyah Chavez
A freshman guard for the Oklahoma Sooners women's basketball team who was the top-ranked recruit in the nation out of Lubbock Monterey High School last year.
Oklahoma Sooners
The women's basketball team at the University of Oklahoma, currently ranked No. 10 in the nation.
What’s next
Chavez and the Sooners return to action on Thursday, January 30, 2026 when they host Texas A&M at 6 p.m. on SEC Network+. Oklahoma then travels to Austin on Sunday, February 2, 2026 for a Top 10 matchup with No. 4 Texas on ABC.
The takeaway
Aaliyah Chavez's immediate success as a freshman at Oklahoma has put the rest of women's college basketball on notice. Her ability to stuff the stat sheet and lead the Sooners to big wins over ranked opponents has her on track to join an elite group of freshmen standouts and could help propel Oklahoma to a deep NCAA Tournament run this season.
