Former women’s basketball standout Shaquana Owens, ’19, was inducted into the USCAA Hall of Fame. Owens is the first Viking to receive this honor, marking a monumental moment in the history of College athletics.
Some of her on-court accomplishments include:
- USCAA Second Team All-American honors: 2015-2016 season
- First Team selections: 2016-2017 season
- First team selection: 2017-2018 season
- USCAA National Player of the Year in back-to-back seasons
- 2,000+ points
- 1,000+ rebounds
”"I will always cherish being a part of the first women's basketball team at Villa and being surrounded by such a tight-knit community. I want to give thanks to my teammates throughout my four years here, I couldn't have done any of this without them."
Her favorite memories with her team include watching the Nationals announcement every year and celebrating with her teammates when Villa made it to the big stage.
Shaquana currently serves as the varsity girls’ assistant basketball coach at the Park School of Buffalo, sharing her talent with the next generation of players.
“The girls at Park remind me so much of our squad at Villa — a small but determined group,” she shared. “It’s a privilege to teach them the game I love and to inspire them through my passion for it.” This season, Owens and the Park School girls’ basketball team captured the State Title, a testament to their hard work and her impactful leadership.
