After being named SEC’s Sixth Woman of the Year, Florida alum Leilani Correa will travel to Mexico and play for Latin Basketball Team, Panteras de Aguascalientes.
Aguascalientes, Mexico – Florida’s Leilani Correa<https://floridagators.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/leilani-correa/16027> has announced that she has been signed to Latin basketball team, Panteras de Aguascalientes. Correa travels to the Mexican state after being drafted by the Indiana Fever in the 2024 WNBA Draft.
Leilani Correa<https://floridagators.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/leilani-correa/16027> was just short of being named to the official 12-player WNBA roster but will continue to pursue her professional career overseas. Correa closed out her senior year at Florida averaging 17 points a game and shooting 44-percent from the field. Correa also reached an elite collegiate milestone during her final season in the swamp, notching over 2,000 career points.
The SEC Sixth Woman of the Year will now put on Black and Gold and take the court for the Panteras de Aguascalientes. The team name translates to “Panthers,” which was derived from the competitive and aggressive style of play displayed by the Mexican based team. The Panteras are also known for their agility, speed, and ability to close out games.
The Panteras de Aguascalientes currently sit fourth in the league standings and have already qualified for the playoffs. The team’s next matchup will be a homestand starting on Jun. 28.
For more information on the Panteras de Aguascalientes and the professional Latin basketball league follow this link.<https://www.lnbp.mx/Panteras/>
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