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Adidas unveils official jerseys for the 2017 McDonald’s All American Games

Adidas unveils official jerseys for the 2017 McDonald’s All American Games

Adidas unveiled the official jerseys for the McDonald’s All American Games. The high school basketball all-star event will take place March 29 at Chicago’s United Center. The girls game begins at 4 p.m. CST March 29…

Naismith Trophy Women’s College Player of the Year Finalists Announced

The Atlanta Tipoff Club announced the finalists in consideration for the 2017 Naismith Women’s College Player of the Year. The winner will be announced April 1. The four finalists were chosen by the Atlanta Tipoff…

UConn signee Megan Walker named 2017 Naismith Trophy Girl’s High School Player of the Year

Megan Walker, the nation’s top high school girls’ basketball commitment, was named winner of the 2017 Naismith Trophy. Signed to Connecticut, the  senior from Monacan (Va.) High School, Walker becomes the sixth Naismith Trophy winner to…

2017 Nancy Lieberman Award finalists

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced the five finalists for the 2017 Nancy Lieberman Award. Named after the Hall of Famer, three-time All-American and two-time National Champion at Old Dominion University, the annual…

Evina Westbrook named the 2017 Morgan Wootten Girls Player of the Year

The McDonald’s All American Games announced Evina Westbrook as the 2017 Morgan Wootten Girls Player of the Year. A guard from Salem, Oregon (South Salem H.S.), Westbrook will play at Tennessee next season. The McDonald’s…

Megan Walker named WBCA High School Player of the Year, All-America team announced

Megan Walker (Chesterfield, Virginia) of Monacan High School is the 2017 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association High School Player of the Year and a member of the 2017 WBCA High School Coaches’ All-America team. Walker scored her…

Naismith Women’s College Coach of the Year semifinalists announced

The Atlanta Tipoff Club announced the ten national semifinalists in consideration for the 2017 Naismith Women’s College Coach of the Year. The four finalists will be announced on March 15. Last Name First Name School Conference Aston…

2017 Naismith Women’s College Player of the Year semifinalists announced

The Atlanta Tipoff Club announced the semifinalists for the 2017 Naismith Women’s College Player of the Year. The four finalists will be announced March 17, 2017. Last Name First Name Class Position School Conference Collier Napheesa Sophomore…

Kelsey Plum named Pac-12 Player of the Year, Scott Rueck tabbed as Pac-12 Coach of the Year

Just a few days after becoming the NCAA women’s basketball all-time career scoring leader, Washington senior guard Kelsey Plum was named the Pac-12 Player of the Year. She joins Giuliana Mendiola (2003) as the second…

2017 Naismith High School Girl’s Player of the Year finalists announced

The Atlanta Tipoff Club announced the 2017 Naismith High School Girl’s Player of the Year Finalists. The winner will be announced March 9, 2017. Last Name First Name Hometown High School Class Position College Boothe…

Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame announces the Class of 2017

The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame (WBHOF) announced the Class of 2017 on Sunday. The six members of the Class of 2017 are: Sally Bell (official) Christine Grant (contributor) Rick Insell (coach) Louise O’Neal (veteran)…

Top 30 players in consideration for the 2017 Naismith Women’s College Player of the Year

The Atlanta Tipoff Club announced the Naismith Top 30 players in consideration for the 2017 Naismith Women’s College Player of the Year. The ACC leads with 9 players followed by the SEC. The 10 semifinalists…

The 2017 Allstate WBCA Good Works Teams announced

Allstate Insurance Company and the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) announced the student-athletes who have been named to the 2017 Allstate WBCA Good Works Teams. The award highlights student-athletes for the things they accomplish off the…

2017 Dawn Staley Award Midseason Watch List

In 2013, the Phoenix Club of Philadelphia established the Dawn Staley Award to recognize the nation’s best guard in women’s Division I college basketball. The annual award is given to a player “who exemplifies the skills…

Ten players added to “Wade Watch” list of hopefuls

The WBCA NCAA Division I Coaches’ All-America Selection Committee added 10 additional student-athletes to the “Wade Watch” list of candidates for the 2017 Wade Trophy, the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association announced today. Joining the preseason…

Finalists for the 2017 Nancy Lieberman Award

The Nancy Lieberman Award honors the nation’s top collegiate point guard in women’s Division I basketball.  The selection committee includes Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman, other Hall of Famers, media members, head coaches and sports information…

2017 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award midseason watch list

From the USBWA: The U.S. Basketball Writers Association announced midseason watch list for the Ann Meyers Drysdale Award (Women’s National Player of the Year). Balloting for the USBWA’s Women’s All-America Team and the association’s individual…

Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2017 finalists announced

The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame announced its 12 finalists for induction into the Class of 2017. The finalists: Yelena Baranova (player) Rose Marie Battaglia (coach) Sally Bell (official) Evelyn Blalock (coach) Joan Bonvicini (coach)…

2017 Naismith High School Girls’ Player of the Year Mid-Season Team

The Atlanta Tipoff Club announced 25 senior high school basketball players selected for the mid-season team in contention for the 2017 Naismith High School Girls’ Player of the Year award. Semifinalists, 10 candidates, will be…

2017 Wooden Award Midseason Top 25 list announced

The Los Angeles Athletic Club has announced its John R. Wooden Award Midseason Top 25. The list includes 25 student-athletes based on their performances during the first half of the 2016-17 season. On the 2017…

John R. Wooden Award announces list of 2016-17 Preseason Top 30

The John R. Wooden Award announced the Women’s Preseason Top 30 today. The list includes student-athletes who are the early front-runners for the honor. The list is chosen by a preseason poll of national women’s…

2017 Wade Trophy Watch List announced

The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association announced the “Wade Watch” list of candidates for the 2017 Wade Trophy. Now in its  40th year, the Wade Trophy is the oldest and most prestigious national player of the year award…

2017 Naismith Trophy Girls High School Player of the Year Preseason Watch List

2017 Naismith Trophy Girls High School Player of the Year Preseason Watch List

The Atlanta Tipoff Club announced 50 players to watch as consideration of the 2017 Naismith High School Girl’s Player of the Year award. The mid-season team, consisting of 25 candidates, will be announced on January…

Stanford incoming guard Anna Wilson receives a heartfelt letter from big brother, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson

Stanford incoming guard Anna Wilson receives a heartfelt letter from big brother, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson

#FBF to my amazing sister! Love you sis & admire your work ethic & persistence! @iamAnnaWilson3 pic.twitter.com/FadbJoFcPA — Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) June 3, 2016 Stanford’s incoming class includes prep star Anna Wilson (Bellevue, WA), a…

West Virginia signee Kristina King named NJCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Player of the Year

From the NJCAA: Fueling Gulf Coast State’s drive to its fourth national championship, Kristina King was honored Wednesday with the Spalding NJCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Player of the Year Award from the NJCAA DI…

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