Published 13:12 IST, February 25th 2020

Sabrina Ionescu makes 2k-1k-1k history hours after eloquence at Kobe Bryant's memorial

Sabrina Ionescu made NCAA history this week during Oregon's win against the Stanford Cardinal. Ionescu dedicated the feat to her late mentor, Kobe Bryant.

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Sabrina Ionescu is a name that basketball fans will hear for years to come. Sabrina Ionescu stats section re a return of 21 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists, which was impressive, especially against a formidable Stanford side. On night, however, Sabrina Ionescu did t just pull Oregon to victory at Maples Pavilion. Against Stanford Cardinal, Sabrina Ionescu became first player in college basketball to register 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds and 1,000 assists. Sabrina Ionescu stats section, refore, me history on night. 

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Sabrina Ionescu basketball ramp writes history

Sabrina Ionescu became first player in NCAA Division I basketball history to race to 2,000 points, 1,000 assists and 1,000 rebounds against Stanford Cardinal. With a return of 21 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists, Sabrina Ionescu also tched her 26th career triple-double at Maples Pavilion on Monday night (Tuesday morning IST). However, few were aware of Sabrina Ionescu Kobe Bryant link that propelled her to write history. 

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Sabrina Ionescu Kobe Bryant combine propels Oregon star to fame

It was a case of . 3 versus . 4 as Oregon took on Stanford at Maples Pavilion this week. A 74-66 victory for Oregon was led by Satou Sabally and Sabrina Ionescu herself. Oregon star's historic feat came just hours after she attended Kobe Bryant memorial. At Kobe Bryant Memorial, Ionescu revealed that she still texts Kobe Bryant, her mentor, even after tragic helicopter crash over Calabasas earlier this year.  “ last one I sent him said, ‘I miss you. May you rest in peace, my dear friend,’” Ionescu said during her speech at Kobe Bryant memorial. “ texts go through, but response. It still feels like he’s re, on or end. That next time I pick up my phone, he would have hit me back. Sometimes, I find myself still waiting.”

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Sabrina Ionescu Kobe Bryant link was on show against Stanford. Ionescu also coached Kobe Bryant's daughter Gianna Bryant's team on occasion. On Monday night, Sabrina Ionescu reached milestone off her ninth rebound of game in dying minutes of Q3 action. She racked up 1,000 assists against UCLA earlier this month, while her NCAA-record 25th career triple-double came last weekend. 

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13:12 IST, February 25th 2020