USBWA News Articles
Detroit Mercy's Davis is Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week
INDIANAPOLIS (USBWA) – The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has selected Detroit Mercy guard Antoine Davis as its Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week for games ending the week of Sunday, Jan. 22.
Sobel, McCoy are USBWA Division III National Players of the Week
Alex Sobel of Middlebury College (Middlebury, Vt.) and Shannon McCoy of Kean University (Union, N.J.) were named the U.S. Basketball Writers Association Division III National Players of the Week for the week ending January 22.
North Carolina's Ustby, Texas A&M's Barker are USBWA women's national players of the week
For the season’s seventh weekly women’s awards from the U.S. Basketball Writers Association, for games ending Sunday, Jan. 22, North Carolina guard-forward Alyssa Ustby is the Ann Meyers Drysdale National Player of the Week, Texas A&M forward Janiah Barker is the Tamika Cathcing National Freshman of the Week and Middle Tennessee is the team of the week.
Florida State's Walsh to receive Katha Quinn Award
In his fourth decade as a college basketball sports-information director, Florida State’s Chuck Walsh has been named the U.S. Basketball Writers Association’s Katha Quinn Award winner for 2023. He will be presented the award at the Final Four in Houston.
Poerschke, Dryburgh are USBWA Division III National Players of the Week
Kyle Poerschke of The University of Texas at Dallas (Richardson, Texas) and Meghan Dryburgh of Washington & Jefferson College (Washington, Pa.) were named the U.S. Basketball Writers Association Division III National Players of the Week for the week ending January 15.
Memphis' Davis is Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week
The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has selected Memphis guard Kendric Davis as its Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week for games ending the week of Sunday, Jan. 15.
Texas' Gonzalez, Indiana's Garzon are USBWA women's national players of the week
For the season’s sixth weekly women’s awards from the U.S. Basketball Writers Association, for games ending Sunday, Jan. 15, Texas guard Shaylee Gonzales is the Ann Meyers Drysdale National Player of the Week, Indiana guard Yarden Garzon is the Tamika Catchings freshman recipient and USC is the team of the week.
Wendell, Morrison are USBWA Division III National Players of the Week
Logan Wendell of Ithaca College (Ithaca, NY) and Morgan Morrison of Smith College (Northampton, Mass.) were named the U.S. Basketball Writers Association Division III National Players of the Week for the week ending January 8.
Penn's Padilla, Boston College's Mair are USBWA women's national players of the week
For the season’s fifth weekly women’s awards from the U.S. Basketball Writers Association, for games ending Sunday, Jan. 7, Penn guard Kayla Padilla is the Ann Meyers Drysdale National Player of the Week, Boston College guard Taina Mair is the Tamika Catchings national freshman recipient and Baylor is the National Team of the Week.
Charlotte's Williams is Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week
The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has selected Charlotte guard Brice Williams its Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week for games ending the week of Sunday, Jan. 1.
South Carolina's Jackson is USBWA National Freshman of the Week
GG Jackson II ranks second among all freshmen in points scored per game this season and sixth in rebounds per game as he continues to produce like one of the best rookies in America. That continued this week in leading South Carolina to a 10-point win over former five-star recruit Emoni Bates and his Eastern Michigan team on Friday where he dropped a career-high 24 points and added nine rebounds.
Rowson, Barry are USBWA Division III National Players of the Week
Greg Rowson of the University of Mary Washington (Fredericksburg, Va.) and Anna Barry of Eastern Connecticut State University (Wilimantic, CT) were named the U.S. Basketball Writers Association Division III National Players of the Week for the week ending January 1.
Duke's Balogun, Florida State's Latson are women's national players of the week
For the season’s fourth weekly women’s awards from the U.S.Basketball Writers Association, for games ending Sunday, Jan. 1, Duke guard/forward Elizabeth Balogun is the Ann Meyers Drysdale National Player of the Week, Florida State guard Ta’Niya Latson is the Tamika Catchings freshman recipient and Illinois is the national team of the week.
Villanova's Siegrist, Oregon's VanSlooten are women's national players of the week
For the season’s third weekly women’s awards from the U.S.Basketball Writers Association, for games ending Sunday, Dec. 25, Villanova senior forward Maddy Siegrist is the Ann Meyers Drysdale National Player of the Week, Oregon forward Grace VanSlooten is the Tamika Catchings national freshman recipient and Ohio State is the team of the week.
Deveaux, Wagner are USBWA Division III National Players of the Week
Omari Deveaux of Virginia Wesleyan University (Virginia Beach, Va.) and Sydney Wagner of Trine University (Angola, Ind.) were named the U.S. Basketball Writers Association Division III National Players of the Week for the week ending December 18.
Alabama's Miller is USBWA National Freshman of the Week
There were 13 players in the 2022 class ranked ahead of five-star prospect and Alabama freshman Brandon Miller. None, though, have been nearly as impactful and productive as has Miller for the Crimson Tide this season. Six weeks into the season, Miller has been a mainstay at the top of our rankings of college basketball's best newbies and that continues this week after putting up 24 and 36 points in two outings this last week against Memphis and Gonzaga, respectively.
Drexel's Washington, Santa Clara's Heal are USBWA women's national players of the week
For the season’s second weekly women’s awards from the U.S. Basketball Writers Association for games ending Sunday, Dec. 18, Drexel graduate guard Keishana Washington is the Ann Meyers Drysdale National Player of the Week, Santa Clara guard Tess Heal is the Tamika Catchings National Freshman of the Week and St. John’s is the National Team of the Week.
Sobel, McGee are USBWA Division III National Players of the Week
Alex Sobel of Middlebury College (Middlebury, Vt.) and Abbey McGee of Marywood University (Scranton, Pa.) were named the U.S. Basketball Writers Association Division III National Players of the Week for the week ending December 11.
Hunter, Robbins are USBWA Division III National Players of the Week
Jeff Hunter of Keene State University (Keene, N.H.) and Maggie Robbins of Trinity University (San Antonio, Texas) were named the U.S. Basketball Writers Association Division III National Players of the Week for the week ending November 27.
Hunter, Mandyck are USBWA Division III National Players of the Week
Jeff Hunter of Keene State University (Keene, N.H.) and Maddy Mandyck of Williams College (Williamstown, Mass.) were named the U.S. Basketball Writers Association Division III National Players of the Week for the week ending November 20.