UA women's hoops not the same since Polk's death
For three years, Polk was quite possibly the most dominant Wildcat in team history. The 6-foot-5-inch center was a force in the low post — she ranks sixth in Arizona history in scoring. Polk was Arizona’s all-time leading rebounder for six years — she remains in second place — and has the most blocked shots in program history.
Polk died just before her senior season when a blood clot made its way to her lungs. Her death shook the UA campus and the Tucson community. The women’s basketball team hasn't been the same since.
Given four years, Polk likely would have become the greatest player in UA women's basketball history.
That title belongs to Barnes.
