Moore History!!!

Today Minnesota Lynx Star and former UConn Great Maya Moore became the 1st ever female basketball player to be signed to an endorsement deal by the Jordan Brand. Recognized as one of the greatest collegiate women’s basketball players to ever play, Moore led the University of Connecticut Huskies to back-to-back NCAA titles in 2009 and 2010. During her tenure at UConn, she re-wrote college basketball’s record books by leading the Huskies to a 150-4 record, including an NCAA Division I basketball record 90-game win streak. Boasting numerous career accolades which includes earning three Wade Trophy awards as the NPOTY (2009-11), three Academic All-American awards (2009-11), four 1st-team All-American awards (2008-11), and most recently being named the top overall pick in the 2011 WNBA draft by the Minnesota Lynx, the 6’0” forward will join a renowned lineup of Jordan Brand athletes highlighted by Derek Jeter, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony, and Chris Paul.

“I am thrilled to welcome Maya Moore into the Jordan Brand,” said Michael Jordan. “Not only has Maya proven to be a prolific winner on the court, but her hunger and determination to make an impact off the court makes her a valuable addition to the Jordan family. We look forward to working with Maya as she carries her success to the next level.”

Awesome (Recruiting) News!!!!

Today the Top point guard (and #2 overall player) in the ESPN HoopGurlz Class of 2012 Moriah Jefferson (Glenn Heights, TX) verbally committed to Connecticut. Moriah becomes the 3rd player from the Class of 2012 to commit to the Huskies which already includes the #1 overall player Breanna Stewart (NY) and #12 overall Morgan Tuck (IL). She also becomes UConn first-ever recruit from the state of Texas. Her commitment now gives the Huskies the unprecendented recruiting coup of the Top 2 players (#1 Stewart and #2 Jefferson) from one class for the first time in history. Welcome to Storrs, MJ (#2)!!!