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As of late, Mizzou football and men’s basketball have been rolling on the recruiting trail. It was about time women’s basketball got in on the action, and Friday saw their first big recruiting victory for the class of 2024.
Ma’Riya Vincent, a six-foot forward from DeSoto, TX, announced her commitment to the Tigers on Friday.
#agtg pic.twitter.com/vsgNaNFuYr
— Ma’Riya Vincent (@MaRiyaonFire) September 1, 2023
Home is Mizzou, Mizzou is Home. #Committed #gotigers pic.twitter.com/ZJKiFy7ciW
— Ma’Riya Vincent (@MaRiyaonFire) September 1, 2023
She’s the 4th ranked player in Texas for the class of 2024 according to Prep Girls Hoops and 9th ranked player per J. Key at Premier Basketball. Vincent was in attendance at Mizzou football’s home-opener against South Dakota, and less than 24 hours later, she’s officially a Tiger.
Let’s Meet Ma’Riya Vincent
- From: DeSoto, TX
- High School: Cypress Springs
- Position: F
- Ht/Wt: 6’, 168 lbs.
- Total announced offers: 7
- Offers to note: Howard, Ole Miss, New Mexico State, SMU, Stephen F. Austin, Lamar
College Coaches 6’ athletic lefty guard 2024 Ma’riya Vincent should be on your radar @MaRiyaonFire pic.twitter.com/CKRnYRH9XA
— Chris Johnson (@coachchrisTHA) January 30, 2022
24’ @FAMeliteHoops G Ma’Riya Vincent (@MaRiyaonFire) brings physicality, energy & versatility to the floor. Stretches the floor, competes in the post, pushes tempo & creates OTD. Reliable defender w/ high level effort plays. Elevates the momentum of her team. @DeSotoEaglesGBB pic.twitter.com/g1h5vzuBrO
— Ian Mumm (@FiveOnFiveHoops) July 30, 2022
2024 Ma'riya Vincent Can shoot it !! @MaRiyaonFire @BTNScouting @AnalyticalCoach @UNProspects @FAMeliteGBB
— Theovisuals (@theovisuals9) December 16, 2022
full game: https://t.co/Z65tiIOukr pic.twitter.com/dY1m8EW5t7
2024 Ma’riya Vincent
— Theovisuals (@theovisuals9) October 30, 2022
- can shoot it
- physically imposing
- high motor guarded the best player ever game
Gotta be top 5 in Texas @MaRiyaonFire @coachmom_3 @UNProspects #ThePrelude @AnalyticalCoach @Laytho_TooLive @FAMeliteHoops @DeSotoEaglesGBB pic.twitter.com/bwOEpHVqfP
In Vincent, Mizzou is getting a very complete player.
“I’m able to score at all three levels,” she told Sports LifeTalk back in April.
From the handful of highlights I watched, I’d agree with Vincent. The lefty did a little bit of everything as captain of powerhouse DeSoto High School last season. She was also standout on FAM Elite (Adidas select team sponsored by WNBA star Nneka Ogwumike) this past summer. On offense, she looks very comfortable with the ball in her hands and loved to create her own shots off the dribble. She’s a fearless driver and, although she heavily prefers her left hand, has impressive body control around the basket. Defensively, her high motor and physicality make her a true two-way force.
Two-way stars are a rarity in basketball. Mizzou might've just landed one in Vincent.
Congratulations on all of your success thus far. Your hard work, dedication along with the commitment to academic excellence and personal growth has lead you to this point. This is just the beginning to a fulfilling and successful future.
— Lady Panther Basketball (@CySpringsGBB) September 1, 2023
WE ARE PROUD OF YOU! @Springs_Sports https://t.co/FFT2qTzwy4
Congrats MO!!! Mizzou is getting a PLAYER! I’m super proud of you!!! You worked so hard! You deserve it!! @MaRiyaonFire ⭐️ #FAM4Life https://t.co/w8UdGoXG09
— Lawrence Paye Jr (@LawrencePaye) September 1, 2023
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