Congratulations to Batouly Camara!

[UCSunWBBFan]

I was surprised that no one posted regarding Batouly, who was one of the recipients of the Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award at the ESPYs last night. This is a young woman who made the most of her opportunities at UConn, while working through significant physical challenges. I think she will excel at whatever she chooses to do with her life.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

The Courant: UConn’s Batouly Camara named recipient of Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award

Richly deserved.

 

[eebmg]

It was mentioned in another thread

Speaking of Batouly Camara: Big Congratulations to her for being recognized and awarded the Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award.


"The highly competitive nomination process for the Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award selects and rewards young people for their leadership and commitment to improve their communities through sport."

"Camara created a nonprofit, Women and Kids Empowerment (WAKE), which holds clinics and workshops for kids and women internationally. In March, Camara published a children's book, A Basketball Game on Wake Street."

Camara Earns 2020 Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award - University of Connecticut Athletics

Recent UConn grad and member of the women's basketball team Batouly Camara was named one of seven recipients of the 2020 Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Aw...

uconnhuskies.com

 

[BostonBay]

She could have been the next Tina Charles if not for those knees...Good for her on the award - she always seemed to have a positive attitude on the bench even though she couldnt play.

 

[oldude]

Wonderful young lady and great teammate. If only..........

 

[Steelerone]

Another All-American Uconn athlete off the court. These young ladies are a wonderful reflection of their families and our State University.

 

[Scud49]

Thats wonderful - I've been impressed with her for quite a while now.

 

[tomcat]

Wow. That's just great. She had so little time in which to do anything, and made the best of what she had.