About the USBWA

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The United States Basketball Writers Association was formed in 1956 at the urging of then-NCAA Executive Director Walter Byers. Today, it is one of the most influential organizations in college basketball.

• The USBWA has been selecting a Player of the Year (Oscar Robertson Trophy) and an All-America team in college basketball since the organization's inception in 1956.

• The USBWA also selects a national Coach of the Year (Henry Iba Award) and academic players of the year for both men and women in college basketball.

• The USBWA annually awards scholarships to college students pursuing careers in sports journalism and recognizes individuals for their contributions to college basketball (Katha Quinn Award).

• In addition, the USBWA presents the Most Courageous Award and scholarship to the player, coach or official who has demonstrated unusual courage reflecting honor on amateur basketball.

BENEFITS OF USBWA MEMBERSHIP

• Since its founding in 1956, the USBWA has served the interests of writers who follow college and high school basketball in the United States, fighting for access to and professional relations with the people in the sport we cover.

• There's no better bargain in basketball than membership. Those who join are eligible to participate in the NCAA's annual Mock Tournament Selection, receive a seven-month subscription to Basketball Times, the organization's newsletter, The Tipoff, plus the indispensable USBWA Directory, which includes a full roster of the membership, as well as phone and Internet contacts for coaches, SIDs and beat writers for all men's and women's Divison I teams.

• Marriott Athletic VIP card. Exclusive discounts at Marriott-owned properties throughout the United States.

• Hertz Discount Card. Enjoy corporate discount rates from Hertz, whether you're traveling for business or pleasure.

• Complimentary access to Rivals.com, the leading online network for recruiting information and more, a $99 value.

• The organization's postseason awards program honors national and district Players of the Year and Coaches of the Year, as well as the winners of the Most Courageous Award, the Katha Quinn Service award, and inductees into the USBWA Hall of Fame.

• In addition, members are eligible to vote for the USBWA's All-District and All-America teams, and to win cash prizes in the USBWA's Best Writing Contest.