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Maryland center Brionna Jones was named one of 10 semifinalists for the Naismith Award on Thursday. However, fellow senior Shatori Walker-Kimbrough did not make the list, after being named to the top 30.
The 2017 Naismith Women’s College Player of the Year Semifinalists have been selected! Read here >>https://t.co/6YIdyHuF40 pic.twitter.com/945MnBflvm
— The Naismith Trophy (@NaismithTrophy) March 2, 2017
Ohio State junior guard Kelsey Mitchell is the only other Big Ten representative in the top ten. Perennial powerhouse Connecticut has three finalists and Washington senior Kelsey Plum also made the cut.
Jones is having a senior season to remember and both seniors are currently projected to go in the first round of the WNBA Draft. Jones is averaging 19.3 points and 10.7 rebounds per game on ridiculous 69 percent shooting, and Walker-Kimbrough is averaging 18.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists while shooting 54 percent from the field and 45 percent from behind the arc.
We see you, Bri Jones! #WeAreMaryland #FearTheTurtle https://t.co/iFShedq9M8
— Maryland WBB (@umdwbb) March 2, 2017
The Terps’ stars will get start their last conference tournament Friday. Terps women’s basketball opens Big Ten tournament play against Minnesota Friday at 6:30 p.m.
Minnesota it is! The #Terps will take on the Gophers at 6:30 p.m. ET tomorrow on the Big Ten Network! #FearTheTurtle #WeAreMaryland https://t.co/Pf4Fa8pK22
— Maryland WBB (@umdwbb) March 3, 2017
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