Texas star Madison Booker dominates with career highs, fueling a championship run and earning national elite recognition.
The Texas Longhorns continue to roll through the 2025-26 season, and at the heart of that success is junior standout Madison Booker.
On Wednesday, Booker’s dominant play earned national recognition as she was named to the midseason Top 10 for the Cheryl Miller Small Forward of the Year Award.
Booker’s numbers explain why her name keeps appearing on award watch lists.
Through 23 games, she is averaging career highs of 19.1 points and 6.9 rebounds per game, while shooting an efficient 51.5 percent from the field. Those contributions have fueled Texas’ outstanding 21-2 record, positioning the Longhorns as one of the premier teams in women’s college basketball.
The Mississippi native has already recorded nine games with 20 or more points this season, bringing her career total to 37 such performances. That steady production has pushed her rapidly up the Texas record book. With 1,670 career points, Booker currently sits 14th on the program’s all-time scoring list and needs just 38 more points to break into the top 10 - a milestone well within reach as the season continues.
Booker’s impact stretches beyond box scores.
She has become a reliable closer in tight games, a versatile defender capable of guarding multiple positions, and a leader for a roster with championship aspirations.
Her two-way presence has been critical as Texas navigates a demanding schedule and builds momentum toward March.
Her rise hasn’t gone unnoticed on the international stage either. Last summer, Booker captured her fourth gold medal with USA Basketball, helping Team USA win the 2025 FIBA Women’s AmeriCup.
That experience has translated seamlessly into her college play, where her confidence and composure have been on full display.
With more than a month left in the regular season and postseason play looming, Booker’s resume is still growing. As the defending SEC Player of the Year, she has elevated her game as expectations rise.
For Texas, Booker’s excellence is more than individual acclaim; it’s a driving force behind the program’s pursuit of a deep NCAA Tournament run.
And for Booker, the midseason Cheryl Miller Award recognition feels less like a peak and more like another step in a season - and career - that continues to trend upward.