22YO Women Basketball’s ‘Stephen Curry’, Proudly Opens Up About Equalling Klay Thompson’s Record

Published 07/03/2023, 6:50 AM EDT

A new star is rising in women’s basketball. Jasmine Carson is a star guard who currently plays for LSU and has been making waves in the basketball world with her impressive skills on the court. At just 22 years old, Jasmine Carson is drawing comparisons to some of the biggest names in the sport. Known for her exceptional shooting skills, she is often dubbed the ‘Stephen Curry‘ of women’s basketball. Her shooting brilliance was seen in NCAA women’s basketball, where she led LSU to a historic win over LOWA by 102-85. She scored 22 points in that decisive game.

In a recent interview, Carson proudly shared that she had broken the Shelby County record. It is especially impressive considering that Klay Thompson, a five-time NBA All-Star, also holds the same record.

Jasmine Carson sets a record in Shelby County

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Carson’s love for basketball began in high school, where she quickly established herself as a formidable player.

The interviewer recalls her game and asks her, “I saw like a tape of you in high school and you was lighting them up. So for those who don’t know what would you say is your strongest suit as far as in your game?”

Her strongest suit‌ is she simply says, “shooting.”

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During the interview, Carson proudly acknowledged her achievements as well, saying, “I had a record of shooting 14, 3 pointers in one game. So i broke the shelby county record so yeah i saw 14 three’s in one game.”

Carson equals Klay Thompson’s record

Thompson set the same record on 29 October 2018 when he knocked down 14 three-pointers in a 149-124 win over the Chicago Bulls.

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He scored 36 points in just the first half splashing 10 three-pointers.

With his 14th splash, Thompson surpassed fellow Splash Brother Stephen Curry for the NBA record for the most made three-pointers in a single game.

But now, Carson has matched this record, further solidifying her status as a rising star in women’s basketball.

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As she continues to make her mark in women’s basketball, there’s no doubt that Carson will inspire many more young athletes to follow in her footsteps.

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Chetan is an NBA content writer at Essentially Sports. Being an active basketball player since his school days, he has always been a dedicated follower of the NBA. His passion for the game has drove him to pursue a career in sports journalism.

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Bilal Handoo

22YO Women Basketball’s ‘Stephen Curry’, Proudly Opens Up About Equalling Klay Thompson’s Record

Jasmine Carson sets a record in Shelby County

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Carson equals Klay Thompson’s record