Big Sky Honorable Mention Guard with 16-Point Championship Game Heroics
Jacinta Buckley, a resilient Eastern Washington guard, earned Big Sky All-Conference Honorable Mention status in the 2023-24 season after starting 21 games and averaging 29.5 minutes per game. Her differentiator is her elite scoring intensity in pivotal moments, exemplified by leading the team with 16 points in the Big Sky Championship Game win over Montana State in 2023. Buckley’s career includes 78 total games played with 66 starts, showcasing her durability and leadership; she finished her final Eagle season averaging 9.9 points and 6.0 rebounds. With a four-year high school foundation at Lewis & Clark and a professional debut in Finland in 2024, she brings a competitive, team-first personality and proven clutch performance. She is an ideal fit for teams needing a reliable, high-intensity guard who elevates in championship settings.
