Duke's Cooper Flagg Tops 2025 Naismith MCBB Defensive Player of the Year Semifinalists
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Naismith Awards: Who Are the 2025 Women’s Defensive Player of the Year Semifinalists?
The Naismith Awards announced the 2025 Naismith Women’s College Defensive Player of the Year Semifinalists Tuesday, headlined by superstars Lauren Betts from UCLA and JuJu Watkins from USC. Among the other names on the list include rebounds leader Aneesah Morrow of LSU and FSU’s Makayla Timpson who finished the season third in blocks per game.
TCU WBB: Prince Named Naismith Defensive Player of Year Semifinalist
The Atlanta Tipoff Club and Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced 10 semifinalists for the Naismith Women's Defensive Player of the Year award, which included the 6-7 center. The award will be presented during the NCAA Final Four weekend (April 4-6) at the Naismith Awards Brunch.
Quinerly named semifinalist for Naismith Defensive Player of the Year
Senior guard JJ Quinerly of the West Virginia women’s basketball has been named a semifinalist for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year, announced Monday afternoon by Naismith Awards. The elite group of names includes just 10 players from across the country.
Duke's Cooper Flagg wins ACC player, rookie of year award
Duke star freshman Cooper Flagg is the Atlantic Coast Conference's choice for player of the year and rookie of the year.
Duke's Cooper Flagg, Louisville's Pat Kelsey headline list of AP all-ACC award winners
Freshman star Cooper Flagg of top-ranked Duke is The Associated Press player of the year and newcomer of the year for the Atlantic Coast Conference, while Louisville's Pat Kelsey is coach of the year.
Duke star Cooper Flagg earns ACC top player, rookie honors
The regular season couldn't have gone much better for Cooper Flagg and the Duke men's basketball team. Flagg on Monday earned Atlantic Coast Conference Player and Rookie of the Year honors. The Newport native is just the fourth player in ACC history to win both awards in the same season.
UConn’s Paige Bueckers, Geno Auriemma named semifinalists for Naismith Player and Coach of the Year
UConn women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers and coach Geno Auriemma were named semifinalists for Naismith Player and Coach of the Year.
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Morrow A Semifinalist For Naismith Player of the Year
ATLANTA – LSU’s Aneesah Morrow is a semifinalist for the Naismith Player of the Year trophy, announced Thursday by the ...
March Madness 2025 Naismith Trophy: Prize, how the winners are selected and who are the favorites this season
The title is named after Dr. James Naismith, the creator of basketball. The Naismith Trophy is the award given annually to the most outstanding players in the NCAA, both male and female. For its ...
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When Is the Men’s Basketball National Player of the Year Award Announced?
There isn’t a more significant award in college basketball than the Naismith Men’s College Player of the Year. Now, it is ...
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Naismith Player of the Year voting process
The Naismith College Player of the Year Award, which is named after the creator of basketball, Dr. James Naismith, is one of the highest honors in college basketball. The first award was given ...
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Aaliyah Chavez, Jazzy Davidson, Sienna Betts headlines 2024-25 Gatorade Player of the Year girls basketball state winners
The 2024-25 Gatorade Player of the Year girls basketball state winners feature some of the nation’s top prospects. Leading ...
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Longhorns guard named semifinalists for Defensive Player of the Year award
Longhorns guard Rori Harmon could add more hardware to her trophy case soon. The Cypress High School product is one of the ...
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Auburn’s Johni Broome Named National Player of the Year by College Hoops Today
The Auburn Tigers men’s basketball team is having a fantastic season, with many considering them the best team in college ...