Dyaisha Fair: A Trailblazer from Syracuse to the WNBA
Dyaisha Fair: A Trailblazer from Syracuse to the WNBA
Syracuse University Accomplishments
Dyaisha Fair, a graduate student, made waves during her tenure at Syracuse University. Here are some of her outstanding accomplishments:
Scoring Sensation: Fair averaged...
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