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West Virginia defender extraordinaire Kadeisha Buchanan named espnW player of the year

Mountaineers have gone 21-1-1 with her in the lineup. Buchanan can't help but be the center of attention for West Virginia. Buchanan can't help but be the center of attention for West Virginia. She is the team's best defender, backed up by an international pedigree that includes being named the best young player in the 2015 World Cup and a member of FIFA's all-star team for that tournament. Buchanan has grown from an amazing talent into a world-class player. Gone is the quiet reserve of a 17-year-old freshman who just wanted to play, not speak or lead.