Dan Ploog<\/a>, helping guide the Cougars to a 22\u20137 record and their eighth consecutive NCAA Division II Tournament appearance.<\/p>\n
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“Paige has been a cornerstone of our program\u2014first as a player and now as a young coach,” said Ploog. “She understands what it takes to compete at a championship level, and she brings passion, intelligence, and a deep loyalty to APU Women’s Basketball. She’s earned this opportunity, and our program is better because she’s a part of it.”<\/p>\n
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Spending five seasons with\u00a0the Cougars from 2019\u201324, Uyehara left\u00a0her name all over the APU record books. She ranks:<\/p>\n
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10th all-time in scoring (1,571 points)<\/p>\n
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3rd in assists (555)<\/p>\n
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5th in three-pointers made (204)<\/p>\n
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6th in free throws made (369)<\/p>\n
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9th in steals (245)<\/p>\n
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She played a pivotal role in three-straight PacWest Conference Championships, earning First Team All-PacWest honors in 2021\u201322, 2022\u201323, and 2023\u201324. Uyehara was also named to the D2CCA All-West Region Second Team in back-to-back seasons (2022\u201323 and 2023\u201324), solidifying her status as one of the region’s premier guards.<\/p>\n
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“I’m incredibly grateful to Coach Ploog and the entire athletic department for trusting me in this new role,” said Uyehara. “Azusa Pacific has shaped me in every way\u2014as a player, student, and now as a coach. I’m excited to continue pouring into this program and these players.”<\/p>\n
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As Uyehara transitions into her new\u00a0role, she will assist in player development, recruiting, scouting, and continue building upon the culture of excellence that has defined Cougar women’s basketball for over two\u00a0decades.<\/p>\n
Stay up to date with APU Women’s Basketball by following @APUCougars on social media and visiting athletics.apu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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