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Gorecki Selected to Meyers Drysdale Watch List
10/22/2019 1:00:00 PM | Women's Basketball
DURHAM, N.C. – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the Women's Basketball Coaches Association announced Tuesday the 20 watch list candidates for the 2020 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award, which includes Duke graduate student Haley Gorecki.
Named after the first player, male or female, named to the All-America Team in four straight college seasons, the annual award in its third year recognizes the top shooting guard in women's NCAA Division I college basketball.
"Annie Meyers was one of the most dominant players in the college game, surpassing records held by both men and women," said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Basketball Hall of Fame. "As we evaluate the talent in the game today, it's only right we honor her and utilize her expertise. This year's list of candidates may be the strongest yet and selecting a winner will be no easy task. We invite the fans to cast their votes and weigh-in alongside our committee members."
Gorecki, a 2019 All-ACC First Team selection, returns for her final season, after registering one of the best individual seasons in Duke history averaging 17.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 2.6 steals. A native of Palatine, Ill., Gorecki is the highest returning scoring in the ACC and 12th among power five conferences. She became the third Blue Devil to register 500 points, 200 rebounds, 100 assists and 75 steals in a season a year ago.
Other candidates include Aari McDonald (Arizona), Chelsea Dungee (Arkansas), Juicy Landrum (Baylor), Christyn Williams (UConn), Lauren Loven (Denver), Becca Hittner (Drake), Kathleen Doyle (Iowa), Taylor Mikesell (Maryland), Destiny Pitts (Minnesota), Aislinn Konig (NC State), Lindsey Pulliam (Northwestern), Taylor Robertson (Oklahoma), Minyon Moore (Oregon), Erica Ogwumike (Rice), Kiana Williams (Stanford), Stephanie Watts (South Carolina), Jocelyn Willoughby (Virginia), Amber Melgoza (Washington) and Tynice Martin (West Virginia).
The Selection Committee for the Ann Meyers Drysdale Award is composed of top women's college basketball personnel including media members, head coaches, sports information directors and Hall of Famers. New to the award this season is Fan Voting presented by Dell Technologies in each of the three rounds. By mid-February, the watch list of 20 players for the 2020 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award will be narrowed to just 10. In March, five finalists will be presented to Ms. Meyers Drysdale and the Hall of Fame's selection committee.
An All-ACC First Team selection in 2018-19, Gorecki was the only player in the ACC and one of three among power five conferences a year ago to rank in the top 17 in points, rebounds, steals and assists. Gorecki needs only 170 points to reach 1,000 for her career and has drained 102 three-pointers in 53 games the last two seasons. The 6-0 standout ranked tied for fourth in the ACC last season with 11 games with 20 or more points.
The winner of the 2020 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award will be presented at The College Basketball Awards presented by Wendy's in Los Angeles, CA on Friday, April 10, 2020, along with the other four members of the Women's Starting Five. Additional awards being presented 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, in addition to the Men's Starting Five.
For more information on the 2020 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award and the latest updates, log onto www.hoophallawards.com and follow @hoophall and #MeyersAward on Twitter and Instagram. Starting Five Fan Voting presented by Dell Technologies will go live on Friday, October 25.
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Named after the first player, male or female, named to the All-America Team in four straight college seasons, the annual award in its third year recognizes the top shooting guard in women's NCAA Division I college basketball.
"Annie Meyers was one of the most dominant players in the college game, surpassing records held by both men and women," said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Basketball Hall of Fame. "As we evaluate the talent in the game today, it's only right we honor her and utilize her expertise. This year's list of candidates may be the strongest yet and selecting a winner will be no easy task. We invite the fans to cast their votes and weigh-in alongside our committee members."
Gorecki, a 2019 All-ACC First Team selection, returns for her final season, after registering one of the best individual seasons in Duke history averaging 17.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 2.6 steals. A native of Palatine, Ill., Gorecki is the highest returning scoring in the ACC and 12th among power five conferences. She became the third Blue Devil to register 500 points, 200 rebounds, 100 assists and 75 steals in a season a year ago.
Other candidates include Aari McDonald (Arizona), Chelsea Dungee (Arkansas), Juicy Landrum (Baylor), Christyn Williams (UConn), Lauren Loven (Denver), Becca Hittner (Drake), Kathleen Doyle (Iowa), Taylor Mikesell (Maryland), Destiny Pitts (Minnesota), Aislinn Konig (NC State), Lindsey Pulliam (Northwestern), Taylor Robertson (Oklahoma), Minyon Moore (Oregon), Erica Ogwumike (Rice), Kiana Williams (Stanford), Stephanie Watts (South Carolina), Jocelyn Willoughby (Virginia), Amber Melgoza (Washington) and Tynice Martin (West Virginia).
The Selection Committee for the Ann Meyers Drysdale Award is composed of top women's college basketball personnel including media members, head coaches, sports information directors and Hall of Famers. New to the award this season is Fan Voting presented by Dell Technologies in each of the three rounds. By mid-February, the watch list of 20 players for the 2020 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award will be narrowed to just 10. In March, five finalists will be presented to Ms. Meyers Drysdale and the Hall of Fame's selection committee.
An All-ACC First Team selection in 2018-19, Gorecki was the only player in the ACC and one of three among power five conferences a year ago to rank in the top 17 in points, rebounds, steals and assists. Gorecki needs only 170 points to reach 1,000 for her career and has drained 102 three-pointers in 53 games the last two seasons. The 6-0 standout ranked tied for fourth in the ACC last season with 11 games with 20 or more points.
The winner of the 2020 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award will be presented at The College Basketball Awards presented by Wendy's in Los Angeles, CA on Friday, April 10, 2020, along with the other four members of the Women's Starting Five. Additional awards being presented 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, in addition to the Men's Starting Five.
For more information on the 2020 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award and the latest updates, log onto www.hoophallawards.com and follow @hoophall and #MeyersAward on Twitter and Instagram. Starting Five Fan Voting presented by Dell Technologies will go live on Friday, October 25.
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