While playing for the Purple Dogs she was a McDonald's all-American, named to the Jordan Brand Classic and ranked a five-star by ESPN. That got Arkansas Coach Mike Neighbors' attention. But the stress of her disease only got worse. Sasha Goforth (Fayetteville, Arkansas) is a five-star recruit and the No. Beavs. They have just a really good culture there, and I like every player on the team. Boo Williams Invitational-April 2018: Agile off-guard brings size, scoring punch to the back court; deep range offensive threat delivers results; scores in transition; smooth off the dribble, makes plays in traffic; big-guard size and a stock-riser in the 2020 class. It was very hard for me, but it was exciting knowing that I was coming home and going to be playing for Arkansas, Goforth said. She is joined by Savannah Samuels, a top-100 player nationally according to Prospect Nation. With the fall semester in full swing, for the first time since early childhood, Goforth isnt on a basketball roster. "I love coach Blair. Last season they were 24-8 losing their final game in the SEC Tournament to South Carolina. I chose Oregon State because of the bond I formed with the coaches during the recruiting process, the great team spirit and family atmosphere, the outstanding fan base, and the opportunity to come in and compete for national championships, Goforth said. Mar 31, 2021. (Olson) Oregon State is off to a 2-0 start to the season. 1 wing, announced her commitment to Oregon State via Twitter using, in part, this photo from her visit to Corvallis. When she did manage to get some rest, she would wake up almost every day feeling nauseated. Both of these competitors add to our culture in multiple ways, not only in the locker room, but also on the court, and in the community. Her father Calvin is staying neutral about the process. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. GORFORTH HOPING TO GROW BEYOND THE COLLEGE GAME, TOO. The Razorbacks (19-9) were upset 66-62 by Wright State in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament this season. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
In high school, she was the No. Fayetteville guard Sasha Goforth has accumulated approximately 30 scholarship offers, but she's narrowed her list to three schools and is closing in on a decision. She was a three-time All-Arkansas Preps selection and the Arkansas Gatorade Player of the Year in 2019. We've got a good team. They only recruit a certain type of player and I really like that about them, not to mention theyre pretty good.. Fayetteville's Sasha Goforth reflects on four years as a Purple Dog, WHEN YOU THINK OF FAYETTEVILLE GIRLS BASKETBALL IN RECENT YEARS, IT'S HARD NOT TO THINK OF SASHA GOFORTH.. A FORCE FOR THE PURPLE DOGS NOW SET TO HEAD OUT WEST --- ONE SHOT CLOSER TO MAKING HER PRO HOOP DREAMS A REALITY. Goforth was rated by ESPN as the top prospect in Arkansas and the No. Goforth committed to Oregon State in early June, citing the culture around the basketball program. Avery Hughes #22. Goforth averaged 11.5 points per game and was tied for second on the team at 4.8 rebounds. Former Fayetteville standout Sasha Goforth (right) announced Wednesday that she will transfer to Arkansas. AAA 6A All-State in 2019, 2020. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. I wanna go to the WNBA. Goforths success was bittersweet, however, because she had no one to share it with. Mar 31, 2021. Join the discussion or start a new one on the Forums. So far this season, Goforth has flourished in a starting role for the Razorbacks. Loren Lindsey #21. They have just a really good culture there, and I like every player on the team. "Where are the Workers?" Mario Bravante April 6, 2021. She's enjoyed the recruiting process but is ready to focus on her three finalists. Goforth, who has a 3.7 grade point average, has several reasons for having the Razorbacks as of her favorites, including Coach Mike Neighbors. Some things you can't describe like winning an important gam or hitting an importan THOSE THINGS AND THEN SOME.. AN ARKANSAS STATE CHAMP AND TWO-TIME MVP Sahsa: I'm tall, I'm fast, I'm a good defender. The former McDonald's All-American is a multidimensional talent who averaged almost one blocked shot a game to go with 1.7 assists. 4 guard by ESPN (No. Goforth averaged 13.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.5 steals per game to help Fayetteville to a state title as a senior. Another frontcourt piece says he is returning to Arkansas for the 2023-24 , Everything you need to know about the first game of the Razorbacks' , Arkansas hosted 4-star running back Jadan Baugh for an unofficial visit Tuesday . "Thank you for the coaches for giving me the opportunity and for how much I have learned from all of you. Following the 2019-20 NCAA women's basketball season, starting point guardDestiny Slocum announced she was transferring to Arkansas. Succeeding in front of her friends and family is the most rewarding part, Goforth said. For the second-consecutive offseason, the Oregon State women's basketball program will lose a starting guard. "He said he supports whoever I do." 0:56. It felt like I really fit, their culture, teammates, coaches. WHILE THE GAME WAS CANCELLED BECAUSE OF COVID-19, SASHA WAS STILL HONORED IN FRONT OF HER BULLDOG BASKETBALL FAMILY.. Karley Johnson #20. Slocum chose the University of Maryland and then spent three years in Corvallis before entering the transfer portal. 2023, Arkansas Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of KHBS-TV. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism "He's been very clear that he just wants me to be happy," Goforth said. You can email her at [emailprotected] or follow her on Twitter @christinalong00. 21 prospect in the country for the 2020 class. I thought it was important to try new things and have different experiences.. I love the city. "This was her second time coming to Corvallis, she had visited last fall with her AAU coach that took her on the unofficial then, but it was my first time visiting To continue reading the rest of this article as Calvin Goforth, Sasha's father, continues to recap their visit to Corvallis this past weekend and provides an in-depth look at what they liked about their visit as well as where her recruitment is going forward, please follow the link to the VIP version. But she's still with the team, providing new perspective. In the summer before her junior year of high school, Goforth was diagnosed with Gastroparesis. The Arkansas native made the decision to come home. This was Calvin's first opportunity to take in the program and he came away impressed with all that was presented to him. According to ESPN, Goforth is: An agile guard that earns respect from the defense with a deep range offensive arsenal; manufactures shots, rises over defenders in mid-range game; superior back court size, rebounds and attacks in uptempo, distributes on the fast break; continues as an elite guard in the class of 2020.. Goforth is a five-star recruit and is ranked the number seven player in the nation according to Blue Star Basketball. 16 overall player and their No. They only recruit a certain type of player and I really like that about them, not to mention they're pretty good.". Rylee Langerman #11. He's just a really good guy.". Coach Neighbors is doing great with their program. Arkansas had been one of her final three schools along with Texas A&M before she chose Oregon State. I remember this one specific game, it was an important game and mentally on the court I was fighting myself so much I just wanted to give up and run off the court and throw up," said Goforth. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. alias => "northwest\/\/oregon-state-beavers\/why-former-oregon-state-guard-destiny-slocum-transferred-arkansas", title => "Why former Oregon State guard Destiny Slocum transferred to Arkansas", article_body => "
Destiny Slocum<\/strong> has left the NCAA transfer portal and is now going to play her final season of college basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks.<\/p>\n
She made the announcement on Saturday, April 18 on Twitter:<\/p>\n
1 wing, announced her commitment to Oregon State via Twitter using, in part, this photo from her visit to Corvallis. When she did manage to get some rest, she would wake up almost every day feeling nauseated. Both of these competitors add to our culture in multiple ways, not only in the locker room, but also on the court, and in the community. Her father Calvin is staying neutral about the process. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. 
GORFORTH HOPING TO GROW BEYOND THE COLLEGE GAME, TOO. The Razorbacks (19-9) were upset 66-62 by Wright State in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament this season. <\/p>\r\n\r\n