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But in this age of more people knowing more women’s hoopers than ever, Watkins is there at the top of the marquee with Caitlin and Paige – but as a collegian!
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Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 17 July 2025
The current generation of college stars is more ready for the pros than previous groups; a great four-year collegian might be able to produce as well as an established veteran.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 7 July 2025
The eye test says Clifford’s cut from a prototype 3-and-D mold, given a 6-8 reach and, as a collegian, having guarded positions 1-4 on the floor like the guy in the other jersey just keyed his car.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 24 June 2025
If healthy, linebacker Dre Greenlaw is a sideline-to-sideline enforcer who was clocked at 22 miles per hour as a collegian.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 1 June 2025
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Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 17 July 2025
The current generation of college stars is more ready for the pros than previous groups; a great four-year collegian might be able to produce as well as an established veteran.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 7 July 2025
The eye test says Clifford’s cut from a prototype 3-and-D mold, given a 6-8 reach and, as a collegian, having guarded positions 1-4 on the floor like the guy in the other jersey just keyed his car.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 24 June 2025
If healthy, linebacker Dre Greenlaw is a sideline-to-sideline enforcer who was clocked at 22 miles per hour as a collegian.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 1 June 2025
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“Collegian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collegian. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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collegian
noun
col·le·gian
kə-ˈlē-jən 
-jē-ən
: a college student
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