Ciera Toomey Earns Spot On Lisa Leslie Award Watch List

Posted Oct 29, 2026
The development of UNC women's basketball's Ciera Toomey has been undeniable, with her play honored with a spot on the 20-player Preseason Watch List for the Lisa Leslie Center of the Year Award. Presented by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, the organizing group honors the best college players of the year across the Naismith Starting 5 awards. (GoHeels.com)

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