The Iowa Hawkeyes clashed with the Colorado Buffaloes at the Times Union Center. One player apart from the Hawkeyes Caitlin Clark that caught the fancy of many was the Colorado’s center Aaronette Vonleh. Vonleh has maintained a low profile compared to her competitors but she has been the alpha for her team. Vonleh has played the role of a dominant center for the Buffaloes, potting an average of 14 points per game with 5.2 rebounds per match.

Though she has been surpassed by forward Quay Miller in terms of rebounds, nonetheless her contribution cannot be ignored. Her parents could always hear her name dominating the basketball courts when she was in West Linn High school as per Buffzone. Her grandmother would often be accompanied by her mother and sister and the three would watch Vonleh’s explosive games.

How has been Vonleh’s performance this season?

Vonleh opened this season on a high when she battled against the LSU Lady Tigers by potting 24 points. The Colorado propelled by Vonleh’s performance had won that game by a margin of 92-78. It had come as a surprise for a lot of LSU fans but not many knew that Vonleh was a core player for the Buffaloes and had helped her team win the game in ecstatic fashion.

Vonleh followed that up with brilliant double digit performances. She dropped 23 points against the SMU Mustangs and helped her team win by a 84-69 margin. Another of her great performance came against the Arizona State Sun Devils when she basketed 20 points. Even against the Washington Huskies she potted 21.

Now in the post season she once again helped her team win the first clash by dropping 18 points against the Drake Bulldogs. Vonleh has averaged a double double twice this season, nabbing 11 rebounds against the Le Moyne Dolphins and 10 against the Oregon Ducks. Even in her post season game against the Drake Bulldogs, Vonleh seized 10 rebounds which speaks of her capabilities.

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Vonleh has been a force to reckon with and as she plays against the Hawkeyes all eyes will be on her. Since she is one of the few players who can provide an opportunity to the Buffs to go past Clark and Co.

While it will be really interesting to see how things pan out, Vonleh will be remembered for her brilliant display this season and how she helped her team perform exceptionally well during the March Madness and going forward if the Buffs qualify for the Finals or the semi finals she would become the center of attention, receiving a lot of praise from critics and fans alike.

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