Who is Maddy Siegrist? Meet the Villanova basketball sensation who's taking center-stage for their success

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Maddy Siegrist of the Villanova Wildcats

Maddy Siegrist of the Villanova Wildcats is currently the best women's collegiate scorer in the nation. Siegrist is averaging 28.9 points, 9.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.2 blocks per game.

The senior forward is already the all-time leading scorer in Villanova basketball history for both men and women. She has been setting records left and right this season, whether for school, conference or even the Big 5.

Seigrist exploded for 50 points in Villanova's 99-65 win over Seton Hall earlier this month. She broke Villanova's single-game record and the Big East single-game record with her performance. She also became the all-time leading scorer in Big East history with 1,547 points in conference play.

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Maddy Siegrist grew up in Poughkeepsie, New York

Maddy Siegrist of the Villanova Wildcats
Maddy Siegrist of the Villanova Wildcats

Maddy Siegrist was born on May 22, 2000 in Poughkeepsie, New York. She is one of the four children of George and Ginna Siegrist. Her father played college basketball for Marist College.

Siegrist was a high school star for Our Lady of Lourdes in Poughkeepsie. She was named Poughkeepsie Journal Player of the Year as a junior and senior. She averaged 32.7 points and 13.1 rebounds per game in her final season before committing to Villanova.

In her first season at Villanova, Siegrist was named Big East Freshman of the Year and first-team All-Big East. She was named Big East Player of the Year last season and to her third first-team All-Big East.

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Maddy Siegrist's WNBA draft stock

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Maddy Siegrist is having a historic season for the Villanova Wildcats. She has a chance to win the National Player of the Year and is expected to enter the 2023 WNBA draft.

In the latest ESPN mock draft, Siegrist is among the top prospects alongside Aliyah Boston of South Carolina, Diamond Miller of Maryland and Haley Jones of Stanford. Siegrist is currently predicted to get selected fourth by the Washington Mystics.

Siegrist is a great offensive player, considering her scoring records this season. She can score on the post or off the dribble, but can shoot jump shots or from beyond the arc when needed.

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