SEC Championship & March Madness with Te-Hina Paopao | On Her Mark Podcast

Newly crowned SEC Champ Te-Hina Paopao was all smiles as we caught up about the BIG conference weekend and looked ahead to March Madness! Te-Hina is in her first year with South Carolina after 3 years at Oregon. Known for her shooting, Te-Hina knew she'd have to step up in other areas to really make an impact -- and she has. Today we dive into:
SEC Championship weekend -- semi-finals buzzer beater, championship fight & celebrations
Decision to stay at South Carolina for her final year of eligibility
Team focus as they enter March Madness
Biggest pinch-me moment in first year at South Carolina
Impact Coach Dawn Staley has had on her development as a person and player (and her family!
Follow along with Te-Hina Paopao on social: @tehinapoapao
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[@helenoftroy1227]

Love me some Te-Hina Pao Pao! She’s a beautiful soul both inside and out. It’s such a joy to see how much she loves her family. Also how much she loves her coach and teammates and how much they love and embrace her. I enjoy her west coast vibe. 😎 Her “chill” attitude comes through in all of her interviews. I’m am so glad she’s coming back for another year. Her leadership skills are invaluable to a relatively young team. Coach Staley knew what she was doing by recruiting the PaoPao family. #SpursUp #Natty

[@WhoisDJNox]

I see a Te-hina interview, automatic click 😂

[@helenoftroy1227]

Same! 🔥

[@patriciaaustin3946]

IKR?!?

[@Twebb349]

Thank you Te-hina for coming back for another year. We are blessed to have your talent on our team

[@tykeshiaharrison8825]

PaoPao has a great spirit😊

[@littybitty8692]

Te-Hina PaoPao is an incredible player🐐🔥🤌🏽

[@kennethmardis2132]

Paopao has the best smile

[@helenoftroy1227]

Doesn’t she! She’s so pretty and so down to earth.

[@poloregal]

Paopao. Bang Bang.

[@svpst1]

T-H is an assassin! Great in the clutch.

[@ErnestBoyd-mx5ct]

Te-Hina, you are a blessing to all of us, a true champion!! Go, Gamecocks!!❤

[@richardWoods-m6g]

Congrats pao pao we need your 3 pt shooting from here on our ty an GO GAMECOCKS

[@jameshickson5909]

PAO PAO

[@jameshickson5909]

Think you Tehina for coming 2,383 miles from Oceanside CA to Columbia sc. you could have gone anywhere South Carolina Loves you.POA POA.

[@mzdee2u894]

THANK YOU TE-HINA LOVE MY GAMECOCKS AND COACH STALEY

[@harveyharveyness8773]

This young lady is big time shooter-Pow Pow

[@RustyLou18]

TEHINA! Thank you for everything ❤️ If you play like you did against UCONN, the Natty will be even sweeter 😊

[@arickamcclinton554]

Can't wait to see which WNBA Team you will choose!

[@Dorian-o8x]

Paopao ..... Let's get it

[@jennifer082255]

I'm so happy you're coming back!!!!

[@ladymichelletee]

Welcome BACK!!!

[@arickamcclinton554]

Te-hine you are so sweet and kind beautiful ❤️ great player 💖

[@mitchellrevis7824]

Great Great Great

[@larryreed1756]

First of all lady, Kamilla did not “throw” up the shot ok.

[@NaeDay21]

🤙🏽

[@williejohnson1414]

🤗🌹😘