Reflecting Her College Career: Sedona Prince Lost the Chance of the WNBA, but Should She Have?
Born May 12th, 2000, Sedona Prince turned out to be a six-foot-seven power forward for the Texas Longhorns, then transferred to the University of Oregon Ducks, and ended at Texas Christian University, the Horned Frogs. Before she committed to any college, Prince had an impressive high school career. Prince played for Liberty Hill High School, located in Texas. While at Liberty Hill, Prince accumulated 2,759 points, 1,493 rebounds, 385 assists, and 924 blocks. During her senior year, she averaged 22.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.8 steals, and 4.7 blocks per game. In addition to her high school career, Prince was named to many top prospect lists and represented the USA in competitions internationally. Prince also won gold medals at the FIBA Americas U16 Championship and the FIBA U17 World Cup.
Going into Prince’s first year of college, 2018-2019, for the Longhorns, she went through a leg injury that required a long recovery. This recovery didn’t allow her to play her first season, leading her to sit out. The following year, Prince transferred to the University of Oregon. When Prince got there, she had to sit out for another season due to her being denied immediate eligibility by the NCAA during the 2019-2020 season. Going into the 2020-2021 season, Prince redshirted this season but appeared in 19 of the 24 games Oregon had. Prince averaged 10.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game. Continuing into the 2020-2021 season, Prince also redshirted but led the team to finish fourth in the conference. Prince shot 54.2 percent from the field, rebounded 4.9 times per game, blocked 1.3 shots per game, and scored 9.3 points per game. During the 2022-2023 season, Prince did not play due to a torn ligament in her elbow.
Looking further into Prince, she landed herself at Texas Christian University for the 2023-2024 season, where she was a graduate student. This season, Prince was the only college women’s basketball player to average around 20 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks per game. Prince’s final season was 2024-2025 as a graduate student. Prince averaged 17.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, three blocks, and 2.4 assists per game. Out of all players, Prince was the only player in college basketball to finish with 600 points, 300 rebounds, and 100 blocks. This season, Prince won many awards for her outstanding work, yet she no longer has a chance in the WNBA.
The Scandal
It’s not new that Prince found herself in a rut. At the beginning of this year, Prince faced abuse and sexual assault allegations from her former partner. This was not the first time Prince encountered this. Just a year prior, abuse allegations went around involving her and her ex-girlfriend. These allegations found their way to social media, to the point where there was a petition to have Prince removed from the women’s basketball team. This scandal ultimately ruined her chances in the WNBA, in addition to the injuries she sustained.
What If
If Prince had not had these allegations, she would have been a great addition to the WNBA. The stats and awards from her last two seasons demonstrate that she is of star quality. Yet, the star fell due to her own choices, leading to her downfall. However, this downfall only happened inside the United States. Prince had a chance to play overseas, and she took that chance. Now, Prince is playing professional women’s basketball in Lebanon. This scandal and her downfall wouldn’t be considered a true downfall. Prince’s net worth is around two million dollars, and her earnings are through basketball salaries, NIL Deals, and social media. Of course, Prince would have made an impact in the WNBA, but the type of impact will forever be unknown.
