OSU's Riley, OU's Robinson Named Naismith Finalists

Originally Published: Feb 25, 2010 5:47 PM CDT

Corey DeMoss
Oklahoma Sports Staff Writer

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Tipoff Club’s Board of Selectors announced Thursday that Oklahoma State’s Andrea Riley and Oklahoma’s Danielle Robinson are both among 30 finalists for the Women’s Naismith Trophy.

The Naismith Trophy is given annually to the best player in women’s college basketball. Riley is currently averaging 25.3 points and 6.7 assists per game, and Robinson is averaging 16.7 points and 5.1 assists.

Fan voting will account for 25 percent of this year’s selection. Starting on March 22, fans can text their choice to a phone number that has not yet been released. Votes will be tabulated until 11:59 p.m. on April 3.