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USBWA unveils 2024-25 Men's All-America Team

The Southeastern Conference boasts four standout players to headline the 2024-25 U.S. Basketball Writers Association Men's All-America Team, including three first-team selections. All four NCAA Tournament No. 1 seeds are represented on the team, which includes three repeat selections among the 17 players honored on three teams, with two players receiving honorable mention.

West Virginia's Small headlines Oscar Robertson Trophy National Players of the Week

The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has named five Oscar Robertson National Players of the Week for games of the week ending Sunday, Dec. 1.

St. Bonaventure's Adams-Woods headlines Oscar Robertson National Players of the Week

The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has named five Oscar Robertson National Players of the Week for games of the week ending Sunday, Dec. 10.

McKillop, Smith to be presented with Dean Smith Award in Greensboro

In an evening of basketball legends hosted by the Greensboro Sports Council, Bob McKillop and Tubby Smith will be honored with the U.S. Basketball Writers Association’s Dean Smith Award, recognizing an individual in basketball who embodies the spirit and values of the late Coach Smith. McKillop, who won in 2019, and Smith, who won in 2021, will be presented with their awards at the Tanger Center for the Performing Arts at 300 N. Elm Street in Greensboro. A fireside chat with the legendary coaches will follow. The awards presentation is set for Tuesday, April 11 at 6 p.m ET.

USBWA unveils 2022-23 men's All-America Team

INDIANAPOLIS (USBWA) – A three-time All-American, three repeat members, last year’s Oscar Robertson Trophy winner and four players from the Big Ten are all members of the 2022-23 U.S. Basketball Writers Association's All-America Team. The 15-man team includes a member from each of the NCAA Tournament’s No. 1 seeds, seven players who were their conference players of the year, four players who were USBWA district players of the year, two of the country's top eight scorers and four of the top seven rebounders.

Memphis' Davis is Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week

The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has selected Memphis guard Kendric Davis as its Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week for games ending the week of Sunday, Jan. 15.

MEMPHIS' EVANS IS 2008-09 USBWA NATIONAL FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR

Memphis guard Tyreke Evans has been selected Freshman of the Year by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association for the 2008-09 season.

USBWA NAMES FINALISTS FOR 2009 RAWLINGS HENRY IBA AWARD

The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has announced finalists for the 2009 Rawlings Henry Iba Award, to be presented to the association's national coach of the year.

USBWA NAMES FINALISTS FOR 2009 OSCAR ROBERTSON TROPHY

The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has announced finalists for the 2009 Oscar Robertson Trophy, to be presented to the association's national player of the year.

USBWA NAMES 2007-08 ALL-AMERICANS

Five first-team selections are fiNorth Carolina forward Tyler Hansbrough headlines the 2007-08 U.S. Basketball Writers Association's All-America Team. The 6-9 junior from Poplar Bluff, Mo., has earned a spot on the first team for the second straight season.nalists for Oscar Robertson Trophy

USBWA NAMES NOMINEES FOR OSCAR ROBERTSON TROPHY, HENRY IBA AWARD

The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has announced nominees for the 2007-08 Oscar Robertson Trophy and Henry Iba Award.

USBWA NAMES 2006 OSCAR ROBERTSON TROPHY FINALISTS

The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has named ten finalists for the 2006 Oscar Robertson Trophy, given to the national college player of the year.