Middle Tennesee State University Athletics
Hayes semifinalist for Mid-Major Player of Year
2/10/2021 9:29:00 AM | Women's Basketball, BRAA
Junior guard one of 10 selected
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee junior guard Anastasia Hayes has been named a semifinalist for the Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year Award, Her Hoop Stats announced today.
Hayes is one of 10 semifinalists for the honor. This year's list of semifinalists includes representation from 10 teams and eight conferences. The Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year is presented by Her Hoop Stats.
The nation's leading scorer with 28.2 points per game, Hayes is turning in one the best seasons of any player nationally, ranking in the Top 15 of eight categories in Division I women's basketball, including points, field goals made, free throws made, assists and steals.
Five finalists for the Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year Award will be announced in early March, and the winner will be announced in late March.
Hammon was a three-time All-American during her career at Colorado State and led the Rams to the Sweet 16 in 1999, the program's only appearance to date. She was signed by the New York Liberty in 1999 and traded to the San Antonio Stars in 2007, where she played the remainder of her pro career.
Hammon retired In 2014 as a six-time All-Star and a two-time All-WNBA First-Team honoree. In 2016, she was named one of the top 20 players in WNBA history.
Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year Semifinalists
Dyaisha Fair, Buffalo
IImar'I Thomas, Cincinnati
Kierstan Bell, FGCU
Blanca Millan, Maine
Anastasia Hayes, Middle Tennessee
Nancy Mulkey, Rice
Hannah Sjerven, South Dakota
Myah Selland, South Dakota
Kionna Jeter, Towson
Chelsey Perry, UT-Martin
Hayes is one of 10 semifinalists for the honor. This year's list of semifinalists includes representation from 10 teams and eight conferences. The Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year is presented by Her Hoop Stats.
The nation's leading scorer with 28.2 points per game, Hayes is turning in one the best seasons of any player nationally, ranking in the Top 15 of eight categories in Division I women's basketball, including points, field goals made, free throws made, assists and steals.
Five finalists for the Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year Award will be announced in early March, and the winner will be announced in late March.
Hammon was a three-time All-American during her career at Colorado State and led the Rams to the Sweet 16 in 1999, the program's only appearance to date. She was signed by the New York Liberty in 1999 and traded to the San Antonio Stars in 2007, where she played the remainder of her pro career.
Hammon retired In 2014 as a six-time All-Star and a two-time All-WNBA First-Team honoree. In 2016, she was named one of the top 20 players in WNBA history.
Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year Semifinalists
Dyaisha Fair, Buffalo
IImar'I Thomas, Cincinnati
Kierstan Bell, FGCU
Blanca Millan, Maine
Anastasia Hayes, Middle Tennessee
Nancy Mulkey, Rice
Hannah Sjerven, South Dakota
Myah Selland, South Dakota
Kionna Jeter, Towson
Chelsey Perry, UT-Martin
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