USBWA High Point News
Arkansas' Acuff Jr., High Point's Martin are Oscar Robertson Trophy Players of the Month
In an effort to expand coverage of the men’s game and to further highlight standout players both at power-conference schools and in the mid-major ranks, the U.S. Basketball Writers Association executive board introduced an additional piece of coverage for the 2025-26 season: the Oscar Robertson National Players of the Month.
Houston's Shead, Purdue's Edey headline 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, Jan. 21.
McKillop, Smith to be presented with Dean Smith Award in Greensboro
In an evening of basketball legends hosted by the Greensboro Sports Council, Bob McKillop and Tubby Smith will be honored with the U.S. Basketball Writers Association’s Dean Smith Award, recognizing an individual in basketball who embodies the spirit and values of the late Coach Smith. McKillop, who won in 2019, and Smith, who won in 2021, will be presented with their awards at the Tanger Center for the Performing Arts at 300 N. Elm Street in Greensboro. A fireside chat with the legendary coaches will follow. The awards presentation is set for Tuesday, April 11 at 6 p.m ET.