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USC's Watkins wins 2024 Tamika Catchings Award as National Freshman Player of the Year

After leading USC to its first No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament since 1986, JuJu Watkins has been named the winner of the Tamika Catchings Award as the national freshman player of the year by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association.

Kentucky's Sheppard wins 2024 Wayman Tisdale Award as National Freshman of the Year

INDIANAPOLIS (USBWA) – Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard, one of the country’s top three-point shooters, the Southeastern Conference’s Freshman of the Year and a member of its all-conference second team, has won the 2023-24 Wayman Tisdale Award as the U.S. Basketball Writers Association's National Freshman Player of the Year.

Houston's Sampson wins 2024 Henry Iba Award as National Coach of the Year

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson led the Cougars to the Big 12 Conference regular-season title with a 15-3 record in their debut season in the league using a frenetic defense to post a 30-win season and a top seed in the NCAA Tournament’s South Region. For leading his program to its fifth conference regular-season title in the last six seasons and a sixth straight NCAA Tournament, Sampson has been named the winner of the 2023-24 Henry Iba Award, given annually by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association to its national coach of the year.

South Carolina's Staley is USBWA National Coach of the Year for a third straight season

For the fourth time in her career and for the third straight season, South Carolina's Dawn Staley has been named the Women's National Coach of the Year by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association.

NCAA’s Nixon to receive 2024 USBWA Mary Jo Haverbeck Award

In recognition of his long service and commitment to the game of women’s basketball, NCAA associate director, media coordination and statistics Rick Nixon has been named the U.S. Basketball Writers Association’s Mary Jo Haverbeck Award winner for 2024.

Jensen wins USBWA's 2024 Jim O'Connell Award

The U.S. Basketball Writers Association is pleased to honor Mike Jensen, longtime college basketball writer and columnist for the Phildelphia Inquirer, as the winner of the Jim O'Connell Award for excellence in beat reporting. Jensen will be recognized April 8 at the association's annual awards luncheon in Glendale, Ariz., site of the Men's Final Four.

Fisk's Armstead to be presented with 2024 Perry Wallace Award

Jeremiah Armstead, who overcame homelessness throughout his high school years to earn a spot on the basketball team at Fisk University, is the winner of the 2024 Perry Wallace Most Courageous Award. Armstead, a 6-foot-5 sophomore, will be honored on April 8 at the USBWA Awards Luncheon at the NCAA Men’s Final Four in Glendale, Ariz.

Fanta named USBWA's 2024 Rising Star

The U.S. Basketball Writers Association is pleased to honor John Fanta of FOX Sports as the Rising Star Award winner in men’s basketball. He will be recognized at the association's annual awards luncheon in Glendale, Ariz., site of the Men's Final Four.

USBWA unveils 2023-24 Oscar Robertson Trophy and All-America Watch List

The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has selected 40 standout men's college basketball players for its 2023-24 Oscar Robertson Trophy and All-America Watch List. Members of the association's board of directors chose the players that will be considered as contenders for the National Player of the Year.

USBWA unveils 2023-24 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award and All-America Watch List

The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has selected 40 standout women's college basketball players for its 2023-24 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award and All-America Watch List. Members of the association's board of directors chose the players that will be considered as contenders for the National Player of the Year.

Porter's CUSA-record shooting, Hinson's 41 headline 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, Feb. 18.

Penn College's Barrett, Hardin-Simmons' Kiser are USBWA Division III National Players of the Week

Gavin Barrett of Penn College (Williamsport, Pa.) and Paris Kiser of Hardin-Simmons University (Abilene, Texas) were named the U.S. Basketball Writers Association Division III National Players of the Week for the period ending February 18.

South Carolina's Cardoso headlines Ann Meyers Drysdale National Players of the Week

For their performances in the period through Sunday, Feb. 18, this week’s five Ann Meyers Drysdale national honorees are South Carolina center Kamilla Cardoso, Princeton guard Kaitlyn Chen, Iowa guard Caitlin Clark, Connecticut forward Aaliyah Edwards, and N.C. State guard Madison Hayes. The Tamika Catchings freshman award goes to Southern California guard JuJu Watkins, and the National Team of the Week is Virginia Tech.

UMHB's Johnson, William Peace's Ellison are USBWA Division III National Players of the Week

Josiah Johnson of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (Belton, Texas) and Tanaesha Ellison of William Peace University (Raleigh, N.C.) were named the U.S. Basketball Writers Association Division III National Players of the Week for the period ending February 11.

Texas' Disu 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, Feb. 11.

Stanford's Brink headlines Ann Meyers Drysdale National Players of the Week

For their performances in the period through Sunday, Feb. 11, this week’s five Ann Meyers Drysdale national honorees are Stanford forward Cameron Brink, Syracuse guard Dyaisha Fair, Virginia Tech center Elizabeth Kitley, Indiana guard Chloe Moore-McNeil, and Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke. The Tamika Catchings freshman award goes to Purdue forward Mary Ashley Stevenson and the National Team of the Week is Oregon State.

Principia's Adams, SUNY New Paltz's Fitzgerald are USBWA Division III National Players of the Week

Jaquan Adams of Principia College (Elsah, Ill.) and Brianna Fitzgerald of SUNY New Paltz (New Paltz, N.Y.) were named the U.S. Basketball Writers Association Division III National Players of the Week for the period ending February 4.

Iowa's Clark headlines Ann Meyers Drysdale National Players of the Week

INDIANAPOLIS (USBWA) – For their performances in the period through Sunday, Feb. 4, this week’s five Ann Meyers Drysdale national honorees are Virginia Tech guard Georgia Amoore, Iowa guard Caitlin Clark, UConn forward Aaliyah Edwards, Ohio State guard Jacy Sheldon, and USC guard JuJu Watkins. The Tamika Catchings freshman award goes to Texas forward Madison Booker and the National Team of the Week is Mississippi State.

Kansas' Dickinson headlines Oscar Robertson National Players of the Week

INDIANAPOLIS (USBWA) – The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has named five Oscar Robertson National Players of the Week for games of the week ending Sunday, Feb. 4.

Central's Van Gorp, UW-La Crosse's Milne are USBWA Division III National Players of the Week

Josh Van Gorp of Central College (Pella, Iowa) and Lauryn Milne of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (La Crosse, Wis.) were named the U.S. Basketball Writers Association Division III National Players of the Week for the period ending January 28.