In the 2008 DI Women’s Basketball National Championship, Candace Parker, then Tennessee and current Las Vegas Aces forward, scored 17 points with nine rebounds to lead the Lady Vols to their second consecutive national title despite suffering from an injury, according to ESPN.
Moments like these are the reason why multiple Pepperdine athletes said having professional athletes as role models is vital for young athletes.
Multiple athletes said their favorite professional athletes have served as role models for not only on-the-field or court performance but also outside of sports.