Aaliyah Edwards - Katrina McClain finalist (merged)
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It is a strong field. I suspect Brink wins, but I would be delighted if the winner was "anyone else."
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Just what I was thiking about the list, though I think it's a battle between Siegrist & Brink
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Interesting question. Wonder if she's been in the running for the Cheryl Miller award in previous seasons.
She's averaging over 9 rebounds a game for her whole career. That says power forward to me rather than shooting guard. She shoots a reasonable number of threes put not what a shooting guard or wing should. She's the same size as the trio of power forwards Connecticut had in 2001-2002.
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Just saw that 3 of the 5 finalists for the Katrina McClain power forward are from the Big East- Edwards, Siegrist, and Morrow. Not too shabby for a non- power 5 conference
I'd be interested to know how Angel Reese, who made the McClain list, got left off the final 15 candidates for the Wooden Award when she's fifth in the country in scoring and second in rebounding, playing for a Power 5 conference on a team that still has a shot at a 1 seed. I certainly don't think she's the best player in the country but certainly in the top 15.
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There were comments online regarding the requirement of a 2.0 GPA, however since I have no idea if this why she did not make the Wooden list.
Angel Reese was a scholar athlete (above 3.0) in the Fall semester and was on the Wooden midseason watch list. That would a catastrophic fall if she went below 2.0. I think there has to be another reason.
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ESPN updated the story -
However, LSU confirmed to ESPN on Saturday that Reese is not eligible for the final 15, as she does not meet all the criteria for the Wooden Award.
That criteria is listed as follows: Candidates must be full-time students making progress toward graduation and have a cumulative 2.00 grade-point average since enrolling in their school. They also must exhibit strength of character, both on and off the court; should contribute to team effort, excel in both offense and defense and should be considered on their performance over the course of the entire season.
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However, LSU confirmed to ESPN on Saturday that Reese is not eligible for the final 15, as she does not meet all the criteria for the Wooden Award.
That criteria is listed as follows: Candidates must be full-time students making progress toward graduation and have a cumulative 2.00 grade-point average since enrolling in their school. They also must exhibit strength of character, both on and off the court; should contribute to team effort, excel in both offense and defense and should be considered on their performance over the course of the entire season.
South Carolina's Boston headlines Wooden top 15
Reigning winner Aliyah Boston of the South Carolina Gamecocks headlines the 2023 national ballot for the John R. Wooden Award given to the most outstanding player in college basketball.
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