University of Connecticut Athletics
Samuelson Tabbed Meyers Drysdale Award Top 10 Candidate
2/12/2019 1:00:00 PM | Women's Basketball
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Senior Katie Lou Samuelson was named a top-10 candidate for the 2019 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award, as announced by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the Women's Basketball Coaches Association Tuesday.
In its second year, the award recognizes the top shooting guard in women's NCAA Division I college basketball.
Samuelson is averaging 19.3 points per game and 6.9 rebounds per game. She leads UConn with 59 three pointers. Last month, Samuelson became the 10th Husky all-time to reach 2,000 career points.
A national committee comprising of top college basketball personnel determined the watch list of 20 candidates in October, which has now been narrowed to just 10. In March, five finalists will be presented to Ms. Meyers Drysdale and the Hall of Fame's selection committee. Fans will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite finalist at www.hoophallawards.com.
The winner of the 2019 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award will be revealed in partnership with the WBCA at the Women's Final Four in Tampa, Florida. Additional awards being presented and recognized at the WBCA Convention include the Nancy Lieberman Point Guard Award, the Cheryl Miller Small Forward Award, the Katrina McClain Power Forward Award, and the Lisa Leslie Center Award. Also being awarded is the Wade Trophy, the sport's oldest and most prestigious national player of the year award which is presented annually by the WBCA's community of coaches to the best player in college women's basketball.
2019 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award Candidates
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Aari McDonald |
Arizona |
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Darby Maggard |
Belmont |
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Cierra Dillard |
Buffalo |
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Connecticut |
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Candice White |
Fresno St. |
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Maci Morris |
Kentucky |
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Asia Durr |
Louisville |
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Arike Ogunbowale |
Notre Dame |
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Teniya Page |
Penn St. |
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Kiana Williams |
Stanford |
