USBWA News from Malcolm Moran News
Maryland's Coit headlines Oscar Robertson Trophy National Players of the Week
The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has named five Oscar Robertson National Players of the Week for games of the week ending Sunday, Jan. 18.
USBWA to add five to Joe Mitch Hall of Fame
Three past U.S. Basketball Writers Association presidents, two columnists who informed readers in football states about the achievements of basketball programs, and writers with a range of audiences from a national reach to a devoted local following make up the U.S. Basketball Writers Association's Joe Mitch Hall of Fame Class of 2026 for coverage of men’s basketball.
Big Ten duo headlines Oscar Robertson Trophy National Players of the Week
The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has named five Oscar Robertson National Players of the Week for games of the week ending Sunday, Jan. 11.
SMU's Miller helps knock off UNC, headlines Oscar Robertson Trophy National Players of the Week
The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has named five Oscar Robertson National Players of the Week for games of the week ending Sunday, Jan. 4.
Texas Tech's Anderson headlines Oscar Robertson Trophy National Players of the Week
The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has named five Oscar Robertson National Players of the Week for games of the week ending Sunday, Dec. 21.
Radford's Parker Jr. headlines Oscar Robertson Trophy National Players of the Week
The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has named five Oscar Robertson National Players of the Week for games of the week ending Sunday, Dec. 14.
Iowa State's Momcilivic headlines Oscar Robertson Trophy National Players of the Week
The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has named five Oscar Robertson National Players of the Week for games of the week ending Sunday, Dec. 7.
Central Connecticut's Smith headlines Oscar Robertson Trophy National Players of the Week
The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has named five Oscar Robertson National Players of the Week for games of the week ending Sunday, Nov. 30.
Utah State's Collins headlines Oscar Robertson Trophy National Players of the Week
The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has named five Oscar Robertson National Players of the Week for games of the week ending Sunday, Nov. 23.
Purdue's Smith headlines Oscar Robertson Trophy National Players of the Week
The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has named five Oscar Robertson National Players of the Week for games of the week ending Sunday, Nov. 16.
Ohio State's Thornton headlines Oscar Robertson Trophy National Players of the Week
The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has named five Oscar Robertson National Players of the Week for games of the week ending Sunday, Nov. 9.
USBWA unveils 2025-26 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award preseason watch list
Nine All-Americans from last season highlighted by first-teamers Lauren Betts of UCLA and Hannah Hidalgo of Notre Dame are among 50 top players who make up the preseason watch list for the 2025-26 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award created by the board of the U.S. Basketball Writers Association.
USBWA unveils 2025-26 Tamika Catchings Award preseason watch list
Twenty standout first-year players have been named to the preseason watch list for the 2025-26 Tamika Catchings Award by the board of the U.S. Basketball Writers Association.
USBWA unveils 2025-26 Oscar Robertson Trophy preseason watch list
Fifty standout returning players have been named to the preseason watch list for the 2025-26 Oscar Robertson Trophy by the board of the U.S. Basketball Writers Association.
USBWA unveils 2025-26 Wayman Tisdale Award preseason watch list
Twenty-five standout first-year players have been named to the preseason watch list for the 2025-26 Wayman Tisdale Award by the board of the U.S. Basketball Writers Association.
Statement on the passing of George Raveling
The longtime head coach and recipient of the USBWA's Dean Smith Award passed away Tuesday.
Rick Bozich, a USBWA Hall of Famer and Past President, to retire after 50 years
After 50 years of chronicling some of the most memorable moments in local and national sports, Rick Bozich will soon step away from full-time journalism.
USBWA Hall of Famer Jack Wilkinson, celebrated chronicler of Georgia sports, dies at 74
Remembered for his infinite capacity for friendship and his bear-hug embrace of family — as well as being the guy who put the pun in sports punditry — longtime Atlanta Journal-Constitution writer Jack Wilkinson, 74, died June 1 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Vitale accepts 2025 Dean Smith Award
The legendary Dick Vitale is honored in St. Louis with the USBWA's Dean Smith Award.
USBWA Hall of Fame is named for Joe Mitch
The U.S. Basketball Writers Association Hall of Fame, an institution inspired by former executive director Joe Mitch to recognize outstanding journalists nearly 40 years ago, will bear his name, it was announced on Monday. The announcement was made at the association’s annual awards luncheon at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk on Monday.