USBWA Pittsburgh News
Porter's CUSA-record shooting, Hinson's 41 headline 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, Feb. 18.
USBWA NAMES 2008-09 ALL-AMERICANS
North Carolina forward Tyler Hansbrough headlines the 2008-09 U.S. Basketball Writers Association's All-America Team. The 6-9 senior from Poplar Bluff, Mo., has earned a spot on the first team for the third straight season. Hansbrough is the first three-time USBWA first-team All-American since 1985 when a trio of players – Patrick Ewing, Keith Lee and Wayman Tisdale – were first-teamers from 1983-85. He is among the five first-team selections.
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.