Alyssa Ustby, Deja Kelly Named To Naismith Award Watch List

Posted Nov 4, 2022
Two Tar Heels have been named to the preseason watch list for the 2023 Naismith Trophy, which goes to the national player of the year. Juniors Deja Kelly and Alyssa Ustby are among the 50 players selected. Kelly and Ustby are among nine ACC players on the list. The Big Ten has 10 candidates, with the ACC, Pac-12, and SEC tied with nine. (GoHeels.com)

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