Durr, Hines-Allen Named to Citizen Naismith Trophy Late Season Top 30
February 12, 2018 | Women's Basketball
Durr and Hines-Allen have combined for 3,377 points in their careers.
ATLANTA (February 12, 2018) – Today, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced that senior Myisha Hines-Allen and junior Asia Durr are two of 30 players in the running for the Citizen Naismith Trophy Women's College Player of the Year honor. From this list, the Naismith Awards Board of Selectors will identify the 10 national semifinalists, to be announced on Feb. 26. Then, four finalists will be revealed on March 14.
Fans will be able to support their favorite player by visiting naismithtrophy.com/vote between March 19-30 to cast their ballot, and the fan component counts for 5 percent of the overall final vote. The Citizen Naismith Trophy for Women's Player of the Year will be announced on March 31.
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"It was challenging to narrow down the list of outstanding players to this team of 30," said Eric Oberman, executive director of the Atlanta Tipoff Club. "All of these women have shown immense talent, and we look forward to seeing them play in the final weeks of the regular season as they compete for the Citizen Naismith Trophy Women's College Player of the Year honor."
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Hines-Allen averages 14.0 points, which ranks second on the team and 16th in the ACC, and 10.0 rebounds, which leads the ACC and ranks 25th in the country. She leads the ACC with 6.8 defensive rebounds per game. Her 261 total rebounds rank 15th in nation.
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She is tied for the ACC lead with 12 double-doubles and has 8 double-doubles in her last 11 games. She has double-digit rebounds in nine of her last 11 games and has scored in double figures in 12 of 15.
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Durr ranks second in the ACC and 36th in the country with 19.8 points per game. Her 20.8 points-per-game in ACC play lead the league. She had 27 points on 9-15 shooting, 5-9 from deep, and a career-high seven assists at Syracuse, 21 points on 9-18 shooting at Virginia and 26 points on 8-10 shooting, 3-5 from deep, vs. Wake Forest.
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She is shooting 46.4 percent from deep (78-168), which leads the ACC and ranks fifth in the nation. Her 78 made 3-point field goals rank second in the ACC and 17th in the country. She is connecting on 3.1 3-pt field goals per game, which ranks second in the ACC and 21st in the NCAA. She has 20 double-digit scoring games this season, including 12 20-point games.
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"The Citizen Naismith Trophy celebrates the accomplishments of student-athletes who demonstrate through their play the inner drive and passion that mirrors that of our company's founding members—Better Starts Now," said Eric Horowitz, managing director U.S. and travel retail, Citizen Watch Company of America, Inc. "These 30 exceptional women have enjoyed tremendous seasons thus far and are deserving to be on this list, with an eye on advancing to the next round."
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Women's Citizen Naismith Trophy Late Season Team
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With the competition narrowing down to only 30 players, six conferences across the country are represented. The Pac-12 conference leads the late season team with seven players, and the SEC follows closely with six players on the team. UConn, which has won more Citizen Naismith Trophies (10) than any other school, continues to lead the competition with four players listed, followed by Louisville, Mississippi State, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas and UCLA with two candidates apiece.
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ABOUT THE ATLANTA TIPOFF CLUB
Celebrating 50 Years of the Citizen Naismith Trophy
Founded during the 1956-57 season, the Atlanta Tipoff Club is committed to promoting the game of basketball and recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of those who make the game so exciting. The Atlanta Tipoff Club administers the Naismith Awards, which have become the most prestigious national honors in all of college basketball. Named in honor of Dr. James Naismith, inventor of the game of basketball, the Naismith Trophy recognizes the top Men's and Women's College Basketball Players of the Year. Other Naismith Awards are presented to the Men's and Women's College Basketball Coaches of the Year, Boys' and Girls' High School Basketball Players and Coaches of the Year, Basketball Officials and Outstanding Contributors to the game. Celebrating its 50th year by honoring past winners, the Citizen Naismith Trophy was first presented to UCLA's Lew Alcindor (later known as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) in 1969. Old Dominion's Anne Donovan won the inaugural Women's Citizen Naismith Trophy in 1983.
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ABOUT CITIZEN
Citizen, a pioneer in watchmaking and innovative technology since 1918, promotes excellence and creativity with a deep-rooted respect for craftsmanship. Citizen advocates "Better Starts Now," searching for and accomplishing goals that are cause driven. In this respect, Citizen aligns with organizations and personalities that reflect the values of the brand including the Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative, Naismith Awards, National Merit Scholarship, and Good360.
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For over 40 years, Citizen's Eco-Drive technology has served as the prime example of how the brand is dedicated to making the world and its environment a better place. A simple yet revolutionary concept, Eco-Drive harnesses the power of light from any natural or artificial light source and converts it into energy, eliminating the need for any battery replacement.
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Fans will be able to support their favorite player by visiting naismithtrophy.com/vote between March 19-30 to cast their ballot, and the fan component counts for 5 percent of the overall final vote. The Citizen Naismith Trophy for Women's Player of the Year will be announced on March 31.
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"It was challenging to narrow down the list of outstanding players to this team of 30," said Eric Oberman, executive director of the Atlanta Tipoff Club. "All of these women have shown immense talent, and we look forward to seeing them play in the final weeks of the regular season as they compete for the Citizen Naismith Trophy Women's College Player of the Year honor."
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Hines-Allen averages 14.0 points, which ranks second on the team and 16th in the ACC, and 10.0 rebounds, which leads the ACC and ranks 25th in the country. She leads the ACC with 6.8 defensive rebounds per game. Her 261 total rebounds rank 15th in nation.
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She is tied for the ACC lead with 12 double-doubles and has 8 double-doubles in her last 11 games. She has double-digit rebounds in nine of her last 11 games and has scored in double figures in 12 of 15.
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Durr ranks second in the ACC and 36th in the country with 19.8 points per game. Her 20.8 points-per-game in ACC play lead the league. She had 27 points on 9-15 shooting, 5-9 from deep, and a career-high seven assists at Syracuse, 21 points on 9-18 shooting at Virginia and 26 points on 8-10 shooting, 3-5 from deep, vs. Wake Forest.
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She is shooting 46.4 percent from deep (78-168), which leads the ACC and ranks fifth in the nation. Her 78 made 3-point field goals rank second in the ACC and 17th in the country. She is connecting on 3.1 3-pt field goals per game, which ranks second in the ACC and 21st in the NCAA. She has 20 double-digit scoring games this season, including 12 20-point games.
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"The Citizen Naismith Trophy celebrates the accomplishments of student-athletes who demonstrate through their play the inner drive and passion that mirrors that of our company's founding members—Better Starts Now," said Eric Horowitz, managing director U.S. and travel retail, Citizen Watch Company of America, Inc. "These 30 exceptional women have enjoyed tremendous seasons thus far and are deserving to be on this list, with an eye on advancing to the next round."
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Women's Citizen Naismith Trophy Late Season Team
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| NAME | CLASS | POSITION | SCHOOL | CONFERENCE |
| Kristine Anigwe | Jr. | C/F | California | Pac-12 |
| Ariel Atkins | Sr. | G | Texas | Big 12 |
| Monique Billings | Sr. | F | UCLA | Pac-12 |
| Kalani Brown | Jr. | C | Baylor | Big 12 |
| Lexie Brown | Sr. | G | Duke | ACC |
| Jordin Canada | Sr. | G | UCLA | Pac-12 |
| Chennedy Carter | Fr. | G | Texas A&M | Big 12 |
| Kaila Charles | So. | G | Maryland | Big Ten |
| Napheesa Collier | Jr. | F | UConn | AAC |
| Sophie Cunningham | Jr. | G | Missouri | SEC |
| Asia Durr | Jr. | G | Louisville | ACC |
| Katelynn Flaherty | Sr. | G | Michigan | Big Ten |
| Marie Gulich | Sr. | C | Oregon State | Pac-12 |
| Megan Gustafson | Jr. | F | Iowa | Big Ten |
| Ruthy Hebard | So. | F | Oregon | Pac-12 |
| Myisha Hines-Allen | Sr. | F | Louisville | ACC |
| Sabrina Ionescu | So. | G | Oregon | Pac-12 |
| Brooke McCarty | Sr. | G | Texas | Big 12 |
| Teaira McCowan | Jr. | C | Mississippi State | SEC |
| Brittany McPhee | Sr. | G | Stanford | Pac-12 |
| Kelsey Mitchell | Sr. | G | Ohio State | Big Ten |
| Jaime Nared | Sr. | G | Tennessee | SEC |
| Kia Nurse | Sr. | G | UConn | AAC |
| Arike Ogunbowale | Jr. | G | Notre Dame | ACC |
| Mercedes Russell | Sr. | C | Tennessee | SEC |
| Katie Lou Samuelson | Jr. | G/F | UConn | AAC |
| Shakayla Thomas | Sr. | F | Florida State | ACC |
| Victoria Vivians | Sr. | G | Mississippi State | SEC |
| Gabby Williams | Sr. | F | UConn | AAC |
| A'ja Wilson | Sr. | F | South Carolina | SEC |
With the competition narrowing down to only 30 players, six conferences across the country are represented. The Pac-12 conference leads the late season team with seven players, and the SEC follows closely with six players on the team. UConn, which has won more Citizen Naismith Trophies (10) than any other school, continues to lead the competition with four players listed, followed by Louisville, Mississippi State, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas and UCLA with two candidates apiece.
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ABOUT THE ATLANTA TIPOFF CLUB
Celebrating 50 Years of the Citizen Naismith Trophy
Founded during the 1956-57 season, the Atlanta Tipoff Club is committed to promoting the game of basketball and recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of those who make the game so exciting. The Atlanta Tipoff Club administers the Naismith Awards, which have become the most prestigious national honors in all of college basketball. Named in honor of Dr. James Naismith, inventor of the game of basketball, the Naismith Trophy recognizes the top Men's and Women's College Basketball Players of the Year. Other Naismith Awards are presented to the Men's and Women's College Basketball Coaches of the Year, Boys' and Girls' High School Basketball Players and Coaches of the Year, Basketball Officials and Outstanding Contributors to the game. Celebrating its 50th year by honoring past winners, the Citizen Naismith Trophy was first presented to UCLA's Lew Alcindor (later known as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) in 1969. Old Dominion's Anne Donovan won the inaugural Women's Citizen Naismith Trophy in 1983.
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ABOUT CITIZEN
Citizen, a pioneer in watchmaking and innovative technology since 1918, promotes excellence and creativity with a deep-rooted respect for craftsmanship. Citizen advocates "Better Starts Now," searching for and accomplishing goals that are cause driven. In this respect, Citizen aligns with organizations and personalities that reflect the values of the brand including the Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative, Naismith Awards, National Merit Scholarship, and Good360.
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For over 40 years, Citizen's Eco-Drive technology has served as the prime example of how the brand is dedicated to making the world and its environment a better place. A simple yet revolutionary concept, Eco-Drive harnesses the power of light from any natural or artificial light source and converts it into energy, eliminating the need for any battery replacement.
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