Paris On Preseason List For Wade Trophy Player

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) _ Oklahoma's Courtney Paris makes a preseason ``Wade Watch'' list for the State Farm Wade Trophy Division I Player of the Year. <br/><br/>The 25-member list is made up of

Wednesday, August 15th 2007, 7:37 am

By: News On 6

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) _ Oklahoma's Courtney Paris makes a preseason ``Wade Watch'' list for the State Farm Wade Trophy Division I Player of the Year.

The 25-member list is made up of top Division I student-athletes who best embody the spirit of Lily Margaret Wade and the selections are made by coaches, journalists and basketball administrators.

The criteria includes game and season statistics, leadership, character and overall playing ability.

Paris was named to the list for the second time in her career and is the only representative from the Big 12 Conference.

Tennessee's Candice Parker was last year's recipient.

The award is now in its 30th year and is named after Wade, the late, legendary three-time national champion Delta State University coach. It's regarded as the ``Heisman of Women's Basketball.''

The winner will be announced in April.