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K-State’s Gregory Named Top-10 Candidate for Drysdale Award
Jan 31, 2023 | Women's Basketball
MANHATTAN, Kansas – K-State senior guard Gabby Gregory has been named as a Top 10 candidate for the 2022-23 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award, given annually by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame to the top female shooting guard in the nation.
Named after the first player, male or female, named to an All-America Team in four straight college seasons, the annual award in its sixth year recognizes the top shooting guard in women's NCAA Division I college basketball. To be considered for this prestigious award, candidates must exhibit the tenacity and scoring prowess of Class of 1993 Hall of Famer Ann Meyers.
Fans can support their favorite players in the remaining rounds by participating in Fan Voting, presented by Dell Technologies, starting Friday, February 3 on hoophallawards.com. The Fan Vote will count as one committee vote during the finalist selection process.
In March, five finalists will be presented to Meyers Drysdale and the Hall of Fame's selection committee. The Selection Committee for the Ann Meyers Drysdale Award is composed of top women's college basketball personnel including media members, head coaches, sports information directors and Hall of Famers.
The winner of the 2023 Meyers Drysdale Award will be presented on a to be determined date, along with the four other members of the Women's Starting Five. Additional awards being presented include the Nancy Lieberman Award (Point Guard), Cheryl Miller Award (Small Forward), the Katrina McClain Award (Power Forward) and the Lisa Leslie Award (Center), in addition to the Men's Starting Five.
Gregory, in her first season with the Wildcats, has established new career season-highs in a number of statistical categories including: points, field goals made, 3-point field goals made and steals. With her 405 points this season, Gregory has scored the most points by a transfer in their first season with the Wildcats since the 2011-12 season.
The 2023 All-Big 12 candidate ranks second in the Big 12 in scoring average (19.3 ppg), fourth in the league in free throw percentage (.855), fifth in 3-point field goals per game (2.52) and 3-point field goal percentage (.312) and ninth in minutes played per game (32.38).
A product of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Gregory is pacing the Big 12 in games with 20 or more points (13) and is tied for the league-lead for games with 30 or more points (2).
Gregory is one of two players in the nation currently averaging 19 or more points, 5 or more rebounds, 2 or more assists and shooting 85 percent or better from the free throw line. She is also one of just four players in the nation currently averaging 19 or more points, five or more rebounds and two or more connections from 3-point range per game.
For more information on the 2023 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award and the latest updates, visit hoophallawards.com and follow @hoophall and #MeyersAward on Twitter and Instagram.
K-State begins February by starting the second half of its Big 12 schedule on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., against (18/15) Iowa State in Bramlage Coliseum. For tickets, call (800) 221-CATS or visit kstatesports.com/tickets.
Wednesday's game will air on Big 12 Now on ESPN+ and can be heard on the K-State Sports Network.
2022-23 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award
Zia Cooke, South Carolina
Gabby Gregory, Kansas State
Ta'Niya Latson, Florida State
Charlisse Leger-Walker, Washington State
Taylor Mikesell, Ohio State
Diamond Miller, Maryland
Charisma Osborne, UCLA
Hailey Van Lith, Louisville
Antwainette Walker, Eastern Kentucky
Keishana Washington, Drexel
Named after the first player, male or female, named to an All-America Team in four straight college seasons, the annual award in its sixth year recognizes the top shooting guard in women's NCAA Division I college basketball. To be considered for this prestigious award, candidates must exhibit the tenacity and scoring prowess of Class of 1993 Hall of Famer Ann Meyers.
Fans can support their favorite players in the remaining rounds by participating in Fan Voting, presented by Dell Technologies, starting Friday, February 3 on hoophallawards.com. The Fan Vote will count as one committee vote during the finalist selection process.
In March, five finalists will be presented to Meyers Drysdale and the Hall of Fame's selection committee. The Selection Committee for the Ann Meyers Drysdale Award is composed of top women's college basketball personnel including media members, head coaches, sports information directors and Hall of Famers.
The winner of the 2023 Meyers Drysdale Award will be presented on a to be determined date, along with the four other members of the Women's Starting Five. Additional awards being presented include the Nancy Lieberman Award (Point Guard), Cheryl Miller Award (Small Forward), the Katrina McClain Award (Power Forward) and the Lisa Leslie Award (Center), in addition to the Men's Starting Five.
Gregory, in her first season with the Wildcats, has established new career season-highs in a number of statistical categories including: points, field goals made, 3-point field goals made and steals. With her 405 points this season, Gregory has scored the most points by a transfer in their first season with the Wildcats since the 2011-12 season.
The 2023 All-Big 12 candidate ranks second in the Big 12 in scoring average (19.3 ppg), fourth in the league in free throw percentage (.855), fifth in 3-point field goals per game (2.52) and 3-point field goal percentage (.312) and ninth in minutes played per game (32.38).
A product of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Gregory is pacing the Big 12 in games with 20 or more points (13) and is tied for the league-lead for games with 30 or more points (2).
Gregory is one of two players in the nation currently averaging 19 or more points, 5 or more rebounds, 2 or more assists and shooting 85 percent or better from the free throw line. She is also one of just four players in the nation currently averaging 19 or more points, five or more rebounds and two or more connections from 3-point range per game.
For more information on the 2023 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award and the latest updates, visit hoophallawards.com and follow @hoophall and #MeyersAward on Twitter and Instagram.
K-State begins February by starting the second half of its Big 12 schedule on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., against (18/15) Iowa State in Bramlage Coliseum. For tickets, call (800) 221-CATS or visit kstatesports.com/tickets.
Wednesday's game will air on Big 12 Now on ESPN+ and can be heard on the K-State Sports Network.
2022-23 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award
Zia Cooke, South Carolina
Gabby Gregory, Kansas State
Ta'Niya Latson, Florida State
Charlisse Leger-Walker, Washington State
Taylor Mikesell, Ohio State
Diamond Miller, Maryland
Charisma Osborne, UCLA
Hailey Van Lith, Louisville
Antwainette Walker, Eastern Kentucky
Keishana Washington, Drexel
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