Naismith Trophy Names Preseason Watch List
Pac-10 Conference Leads The Way With 12 Candidates

ATLANTA (Oct. 25, 2007) – Twelve representatives from seven Pac-10 conference programs headline the 2007-08 Naismith Trophy presented by AT&T preseason candidate watch list, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced today.  Led by UCLA with three (Darren Collison, Luc Richard Mbah a Moute, Josh Shipp), California (2), Stanford (2), Washington State (2), Arizona (1), Washington (1) and USC (1) also were represented.  North Carolina tied UCLA with three (Wayne Ellington, Tyler Hansbrough, Ty Lawson), and the ACC had the second-most candidates with seven. 
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Gail Goestenkors and Tony Bennett Named 2007 Naismith College Coaches of the Year

ATLANTA (April 3, 2007) – Duke’s Gail Goestenkors and Washington State’s Tony Bennett have been named the 2007 Naismith Women’s and Men’s College Coaches of the Year award, respectively, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced today.  They were selected by the Atlanta Tipoff Club’s board of selectors, a collection of leading basketball journalists, coaches and administrators from around the country, based on their coaching performances this season. 

The Naismith Award, presented annually to the men’s and women’s top college coaches, is the most prestigious nationa
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Duke's Lindsey Harding Wins 2007 Naismith Trophy
Senior Becomes First Blue Devil to Claim Prestigious Award

ATLANTA (April 2, 2007) – Duke University guard Lindsey Harding was named the 2007 Naismith Trophy Women’s College Player of the Year presented by AT&T, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced today.  Harding accepted the trophy at the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) luncheon in Cleveland, Oh., site of the of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Final Four.
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Texas's Kevin Durrant Wins 2007 Naismith Trophy
Longhorn Star Becomes First Freshman Ever To Win The Award

ATLANTA (April 1, 2007) – Kevin Durant, the University of Texas multi-talented freshmen phenom, was named the 2007 Naismith Trophy Men’s College Player of the Year presented by AT&T, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced today. Durant accepted the trophy at the National Association of Basketball Coaches’ “Guardians of the Game” Awards Show in Atlanta, site of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four.

Durant becomes the first freshman in the history of the award to claim the honor.
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Coaching Legends Honored For Contributions to Basketball
Kay Yow and Bob Knight Receive Naismith Awards

ATLANTA (March 29, 2007) – College basketball coaching icons Kay Yow of North Carolina State and Bob Knight of Texas Tech have been selected as the 2007 Naismith Women’s and Men’s Outstanding Contribution to Basketball recipients, respectively, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced today. Created in 1982, the award pays tribute to the individuals who have made a significant impact on women’s and men’s college basketball.

“These coaching legends have dedicated their lives to improving the
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Atlanta Tipoff Club Announces 2007 Metro Atlanta Basketball Award Winners
Chris Allen and Kelley Cain Named Players of the Year

ATLANTA (March 28, 2007) – With the completion of the 2006-07 high school basketball season, the Atlanta Tipoff Club today announced its winners for the Metro Atlanta Basketball Awards.   The winners will be recognized at the Tipoff Club’s Naismith Awards Banquet presented by Delta Air Lines on April 5 at the Georgia World Congress Center.

“The competitive landscape of high school basketball is at an all-time high, and Atlanta is
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Naismith Men's College Player of the Year Finalists Named
Durant, Hansbrough, Law and Tucker Seek Prestigious Trophy

ATLANTA (March 18, 2007) - Four of the nation's top basketball players have been named as finalists for the Naismith Trophy presented by AT&T, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced today.

Kevin Durant (Texas), Tyler Hansbrough (North Carolina) Acie Law IV (Texas A&M) and Alando Tucker (Wisconsin) have been selected to the final ballot. The Naismith Trophy is the most prestigious national award presented annually to the men's and women's players of the year, and men's and women's college basketball coaches of the year.

Durant, the Big 12 Player of the Year, seeks to become the first freshmen in the history of the Naismith Trophy to claim the honor. To date, 24 winners
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Naismith Women's College Player of the Year Finalists Named
Two Seniors and Two Sophomores Vie For Honor

ATLANTA (March 16, 2007) - Four of the nation's top women's college basketball players were named as finalists for the 2007 Naismith Trophy presented by AT&T, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced today.

Jessica Davenport (Ohio State), Lindsey Harding (Duke), Courtney Paris, (Oklahoma) and Candace Parker (Tennessee) will make up the final ballot. The Naismith Trophy is the most prestigious national award presented annually to the men's and women's players of the year, and men's and women's college basketball coaches of the year.

Finalists were chosen through a vote by the . . .
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Atlanta Tipoff Club Names Bennett, Gillispie, Ryan and Thompson as Naismith Men's College Coach of the Year Finalists

ATLANTA (March 16, 2007) – Four of the nation’s best men’s college basketball coaches were named as finalists for the Naismith Award, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced today.

Tony Bennett (Washington State), Billy Gillispie (Texas A&M), Bo Ryan (Wisconsin) and John Thompson III (Georgetown) will make up the final ballot. The Naismith Award is the most prestigious national award presented annually to the men’s and women’s college basketball coaches of the year.
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Georgia High School Basketball Award Winners Announced
Maya Moore and Gani Lawal Claim Top State Honors

ATLANTA (March 15, 2007) – Maya Moore from Collins Hill and Gani Lawal of Norcross, both fresh off leading their teams to state championships, have been named Miss Georgia and Mr. Georgia Basketball, respectively, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced today.  Also named by the Atlanta Tipoff Club were the Georgia High School Male Coach of the Year Eddie Martin of Norcross, and Female Coach of the Year, Tracey Tipton of Collins Hill.

Chosen by the Atlanta Tipoff Club’s Georgia Selection Committee, all winners will be honored at the annual Naismith Awards Banquet on . . .
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Naismith Women's College Coach of the Year Finalists Named
Auriemma, Blair, Goestenkors and Summitt Seek Top Coaching Honor

ATLANTA (March 14, 2007) – Four of the nation’s top women’s college basketball coaches were named as finalists for the Naismith Award, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced today.

Geno Auriemma (Connecticut), Gary Blair (Texas A&M), Gail Goestenkors (Duke) and Pat Summitt (Tennessee) will make up the final ballot. The Naismith Award is the most prestigious national award presented annually to the men’s and women’s college basketball coaches of the year, and the winner will be named at the Naismith Awards banquet April 5 in Atlanta.

Finalists were chosen through a vote by the . . .
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Kevin Love Named Naismith Trophy Male High School Player of the Year
Lake Osego Senior Claims Top Prep Award

ATLANTA (March 14, 2007) – Kevin Love from Lake Oswego High School in Lake Oswego, Ore., has been named the 2007 Naismith Trophy Male High School Player of the Year, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced today.

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ATLANTA (March 14, 2007) – Maya Moore from Collins Hill High School in Suwanee, GA. has been named the 2007 Naismith Trophy Female High School Basketball Player of the Year, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced today.  Moore, who signed a letter of intent to play college basketball for Connecticut, joins current Tennessee player Candace Parker (Naperville Central, Naperville, IL 2003-2004) as the only repeat winners of the award.

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ATLANTA (March 13, 2007) – John Cahill and Tina Napier were named the Naismith Men’s and Women’s College Officials of the Year, respectively, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced today. The Naismith Award, presented annually to the Men’s and Women’s College Officials of the Year, is the most prestigious national. . .
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