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Muldrow Named to Cheryl Miller Award Top 10
January 31, 2018 02:12 PM | Women's Basketball
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Originally named to the watch list in November, West Virginia University forward Teana Muldrow has been named a candidate for the inaugural Cheryl Miller Award, presented to the top small forward in women's basketball, as announced by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA).
One of 20 candidates on the original watch list, Muldrow is now one of just 10 players remaining. She joins Ariel Atkins of Texas in representing the Big 12 Conference.
The senior from East Orange, New Jersey, leads the Mountaineers and ranks among the league's best in scoring (20.5 ppg) and rebounding (9.2 rpg). She is tied for the league lead with 13 20-point games this season and is tied for second with 10 double-doubles on the year. Additionally, she is second with 11 10-rebound games on the year and ranks in the top-25 of the nation in points and points per game.
The Selection Committee for the Cheryl Miller Award is composed of top women's college basketball personnel including media members, head coaches, sports information directors and Hall of Famers. By mid-February, the watch list of 20 players for the 2018 Cheryl Miller Award will be narrowed to just 10. In March, five finalists will be presented to Ms. Miller and the Hall of Fame's selection committee. Fans will also have the opportunity to vote for their favorite finalist at www.hoophallawards.com.
The winner of the 2018 Cheryl Miller Small Forward Award will be announced during ESPN2's telecast of the national semifinal games in the 2018 NCAA Women's Final Four in Columbus, Ohio on Friday, March 30. Additional awards being presented include the Nancy Lieberman Point Guard Award, the Ann Meyers Drysdale Shooting Guard Award, the Katrina McClain Power Forward Award, and the Lisa Leslie Center Award, as well as the Wade Trophy, the sport's oldest and most prestigious national player of the year award.
One of 20 candidates on the original watch list, Muldrow is now one of just 10 players remaining. She joins Ariel Atkins of Texas in representing the Big 12 Conference.
The senior from East Orange, New Jersey, leads the Mountaineers and ranks among the league's best in scoring (20.5 ppg) and rebounding (9.2 rpg). She is tied for the league lead with 13 20-point games this season and is tied for second with 10 double-doubles on the year. Additionally, she is second with 11 10-rebound games on the year and ranks in the top-25 of the nation in points and points per game.
The Selection Committee for the Cheryl Miller Award is composed of top women's college basketball personnel including media members, head coaches, sports information directors and Hall of Famers. By mid-February, the watch list of 20 players for the 2018 Cheryl Miller Award will be narrowed to just 10. In March, five finalists will be presented to Ms. Miller and the Hall of Fame's selection committee. Fans will also have the opportunity to vote for their favorite finalist at www.hoophallawards.com.
The winner of the 2018 Cheryl Miller Small Forward Award will be announced during ESPN2's telecast of the national semifinal games in the 2018 NCAA Women's Final Four in Columbus, Ohio on Friday, March 30. Additional awards being presented include the Nancy Lieberman Point Guard Award, the Ann Meyers Drysdale Shooting Guard Award, the Katrina McClain Power Forward Award, and the Lisa Leslie Center Award, as well as the Wade Trophy, the sport's oldest and most prestigious national player of the year award.
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's BasketballMark Kellogg | Purdue Fort Wayne
Monday, November 03
Kierra Wheeler and Jordan Thomas | Purdue Fort Wayne
Monday, November 03
Sydney Shaw | Oct. 30
Thursday, October 30
Loghan Johnson | Oct. 30
Thursday, October 30
