Achol Akot Named To Cheryl Miller Award Preseason Watch List

Posted Oct 28, 2026
Poised to make a splash for UNC Women's Basketball, Achol Akot has been recognized by being named to the 20-player preseason watch list for the Cheryl Miller Small Forward of the Year Award. Presented by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, the organizing group honors the season's best college players across the Naismith Starting 5 awards. (GoHeels.com)

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