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Makeer's moment: Long-armed freshman provides invaluable minutes for South Carolina
- Makeer checked in late in the first quarter and immediately disrupted Texas with aggressive defense.
- Makeer played 13 minutes, the second-lowest of her freshman season, yet her impact was noted as invaluable.
- Head coach Dawn Staley praised Makeer for reliability and growth despite injuries.
- Senior Raven Johnson highlighted Makeer’s intelligence and length on defense.
- Johnson compared Makeer’s practice performance to the WNBA star DeWanna Bonner, highlighting her competitiveness.
- Staley noted Makeer’s return from concussion-related time on the bench and her ongoing development.
- Makeer’s defensive rating statistic underscores her rising value on the floor.
- Johnson called Makeer a ‘spongue’ who wants to win and improves through questions.
- Makeer’s defensive presence earned the crowd’s reaction during a crucial sequence against Texas.
- Makeer contributed under Staley and Johnson’s positive assessments as the team navigated a tough matchup.
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