Boo Buie
Basketball player at Northwestern University
Born
December 7th, 1999
25 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college basketball for Northwestern University. Contributed significantly to the team's performance during his tenure. Helped lead the team to multiple NCAA tournament appearances. Gained recognition for skillful ball handling and scoring ability, becoming a key player for the Wildcats.
Led Northwestern University in scoring
Achieved NCAA tournament appearances
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