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Saar Balancing Hoop Dreams with Civic Responsibilities

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MURFREESBORO, Tenn.-- Unforgettable athletes are often known for things like teamwork, leadership, integrity, but in Israeli native Dor Saar's case, courage and responsibility describe her best traits.

After making a strong impact in her lone season with MTSU's women's basketball program, Saar flew back to her native country of Israel to serve in the military for two years.

This is a requirement to every native after they turn 18, even for athletes with professional aspirations. Saar could've looked at this situation with a sense of bitterness, but her selflessness understood that this was bigger than herself.