UConn sophomore Paige Bueckers headlines the 20-player watch list for the 2022 Nancy Lieberman Award, given to the top point guard in women’s college basketball.
Bueckers, who became the first freshman to win the award in 2020-21, will look to defend her title this season.
Basketball Hall of Fame, @WBCA1981 Name Twenty Point Guards to Watch List for 2022 @NancyLieberman Award. #LiebermanAwardđź“°: https://t.co/8x3VdT5daO pic.twitter.com/qDpsRs6Szx— Basketball HOF (@Hoophall) October 25, 2021
Basketball Hall of Fame, @WBCA1981 Name Twenty Point Guards to Watch List for 2022 @NancyLieberman Award. #LiebermanAwardđź“°: https://t.co/8x3VdT5daO pic.twitter.com/qDpsRs6Szx
Also on the list are Caitlin Clark of Iowa, Ashley Owusu of Maryland and Veronica Burton of Northwestern. The Big Ten leads all conferences with five players on the list.
Bueckers and UConn open their season against Arkansas on Nov. 14 in Hartford, Conn.