Big 12 announces 2015-16 preseason honors
The Big 12 Conference announced its Preseason All-Big 12 Team as well as honors for preseason player, newcomer and freshman of the year for the 2015-16 women’s basketball season. The awards are chosen by head coaches, who are not allowed to vote for their own student-athletes.
Preseason Player of the Year
Nina Davis, Baylor, F, 5-11, Jr, Memphis, Tenn.
Preseason Newcomer of the Year
Alexis Jones, Baylor, G, 5-9, Jr, Irving, Texas
Preseason Freshman of the Year
Lashann Higgs, Texas, G, 5-9, Fr, Round Rock, Texas
Preseason All-Big 12 Team
| Name | School | Pos | Ht | Cl-Exp | PPG | RPG | Hometown |
| Nina Davis | Baylor | F | 5-11 | Jr-2L | 21.1 | 8.3 | Memphis, Tenn. |
| Niya Johnson | Baylor | G | 5-8 | Sr-3L | 7.3 | 5.0 | Gainesville, Fla. |
| Gabbi Ortiz | Oklahoma | G | 5-9 | So-1L | 8.2 | 3.7 | Racine, Wis. |
| Brittney Martin | Oklahoma State | G | 6-0 | Sr-3L | 13.4 | 8.8 | Syracuse, Utah |
| Zahna Medley | TCU | G | 5-6 | Sr-3L | 15.6 | 2.6 | Springfield, Ill. |
| Bria Holmes | West Virginia | G | 6-1 | Sr-3L | 18.8 | 4.4 | New Haven, Conn. |
Honorable Mention (listed alphabetically by school)
Alexis Jones (Baylor), Breanna Lewis (K-State), Gioya Carter (Oklahoma), Peyton Little (Oklahoma), Kaylon Williams (Oklahoma), Veja Hamilton (TCU), Ariel Atkins (Texas), Imani Boyette (Texas), Kelsey Lang (Texas).
