Asia Durr Named to 2018 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award Watch List
November 07, 2017 | Women's Basketball
The annual honor recognizes the top shooting guard in women’s basketball.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today that University of Louisville junior guard Asia Durr is one of 20 watch list candidates for the 2018 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award.
The award is named after Ann Meyers, the first player, male or female, to be named to the All-America Team in four straight college seasons. The annual award is in its inaugural year and recognizes the top shooting guard in women's NCAA Division I college basketball.
"Ann Meyers dominated the basketball court as a standout for UCLA, surpassing records held by both men and women," said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Basketball Hall of Fame. "Recognized as the only woman to sign a contract with an NBA team, Ann has been a shining example of character and skill and we are so pleased to announce this award bearing her name."
Durr was selected the 2017-18 Atlantic Coast Conference Preseason Player of the Year and has appeared on several publications' all-American teams.
Last season, she became the school's 28th 1,000-point scorer and broke the program's single-season record with 119 3-pointers, while extending her school record for consecutive games with a trey to 39 contests.
She played in 36 games, all starts, averaging 19.2 points, which ranked sixth in school history, 3.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 steals, while shooting 42 percent from the floor and 41 percent from 3-pt range.
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. By mid-February, the watch list of 20 players for the 2018 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award will be narrowed to just 10. In March, five finalists will be presented to Ms. Drysdale 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 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award will be announced at an inaugural awards ceremony hosted by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Women's Basketball Coaches Association, and ESPN at the NCAA Women's Final Four in Columbus, Ohio. ESPN broadcast information will be released at a later date.
"It is an honor to be associated with this award identifying the best in the collegiate game today," said Ann Meyers Drysdale, a 1993 inductee of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. "The shooting guards on this list have worked tirelessly to earn a spot on this esteemed watch list and it's nice to see the Basketball Hall of Fame recognize them for their efforts."
For more information on the 2018 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award, visit www.hoophallawards.com.
Louisville opens its 2017-18 campaign this Friday at home against Southeast Missouri in the first round of the 2017 Preseason Women's National Invitational Tournament.
For the latest on Louisville women's basketball, visit GoCards.com.
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The award is named after Ann Meyers, the first player, male or female, to be named to the All-America Team in four straight college seasons. The annual award is in its inaugural year and recognizes the top shooting guard in women's NCAA Division I college basketball.
"Ann Meyers dominated the basketball court as a standout for UCLA, surpassing records held by both men and women," said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Basketball Hall of Fame. "Recognized as the only woman to sign a contract with an NBA team, Ann has been a shining example of character and skill and we are so pleased to announce this award bearing her name."
Durr was selected the 2017-18 Atlantic Coast Conference Preseason Player of the Year and has appeared on several publications' all-American teams.
Last season, she became the school's 28th 1,000-point scorer and broke the program's single-season record with 119 3-pointers, while extending her school record for consecutive games with a trey to 39 contests.
She played in 36 games, all starts, averaging 19.2 points, which ranked sixth in school history, 3.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 steals, while shooting 42 percent from the floor and 41 percent from 3-pt range.
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. By mid-February, the watch list of 20 players for the 2018 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award will be narrowed to just 10. In March, five finalists will be presented to Ms. Drysdale 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 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award will be announced at an inaugural awards ceremony hosted by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Women's Basketball Coaches Association, and ESPN at the NCAA Women's Final Four in Columbus, Ohio. ESPN broadcast information will be released at a later date.
"It is an honor to be associated with this award identifying the best in the collegiate game today," said Ann Meyers Drysdale, a 1993 inductee of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. "The shooting guards on this list have worked tirelessly to earn a spot on this esteemed watch list and it's nice to see the Basketball Hall of Fame recognize them for their efforts."
For more information on the 2018 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award, visit www.hoophallawards.com.
Louisville opens its 2017-18 campaign this Friday at home against Southeast Missouri in the first round of the 2017 Preseason Women's National Invitational Tournament.
For the latest on Louisville women's basketball, visit GoCards.com.
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