It was a moment in time, made eternal by a wonderful photograph. Seconds after clinching the American Athletic Conference Tournament championship, USF women's basketball players lifted their senior co-captain, Shae Leverett, onto their shoulders in triumphant celebration. Look at their faces. It's youthful playfulness. The joy of victory. Pure bliss. Look closer for another shared emotion. Respect. As the No. 8-seeded Bulls (18-3) prepare to face the No. 9 Washington State Cougars (12-11) in Sunday night's NCAA Tournament first-round game at Austin, Texas, Leverett's role can't be overstated.
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A Picture and Respect For Shae Leverett That will Last a Lifetime
