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Former Gwinnett Basketball Star Winning Big in China

Maya Moore is the rage in the Far East, with her team in the championship round.

Maya Moore, who starred in basketball at Collins Hill High in Suwanee, now is adding to her legacy.

The woman who also starred at UConn now is building a strong reputation in China, according to media reports. She recently had a "triple double" -- 43 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists --  to lead Shanxi to a 112-98 win in Game 3 of the championship finals, ESPN reported.

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Chinese fans have dubbed Moore, who led the league in scoring this season, the "Invincible Queen," according to China Daily and ESPN.

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