Vaishnavi Yadav joins Pensacola State team in US
Vaishnavi, a student of St. Anthony Convent from Allahabad had scored a record 71 points in a match during the national junior championship.
Published : May 23, 2019 19:00 IST
Vaishnavi Yadav, a member of the Indian team in the under-18 and under-16 sections, has been drafted into the Pensacola State women’s basketball team in the US. Vaishnavi, a student of St. Anthony Convent from Allahabad had scored a record 71 points in a match during the national junior championship. She had won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards in the National junior championship as well as the NBA Academy. "We are very excited to have Vaishnavi join the Lady Pirate family. She will bring a wealth of experience and excitement for the upcoming season", said the head coach Penny Belford of the Pensacola State team.
More than anything, Vaishnavi will have the opportunity to attend the Pensacola State University and pursue her education along with her basketball career.
"I thank Indian basketball, NBA Academy Women’s Program and coach Blair Hardiek for making this possible. I hope to take India to the next level by learning all I can about the game and then sharing the knowledge with other basketball players. I hope to inspire others to work hard and go for their dreams", said Vaishnavi.