Paris a Wade Trophy Finalist

March 26, 2008

ATLANTA -- Courtney Paris was named one of 12 finalist for the State Farm Wade Trophy, announced the award's committee along with the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and the National Association for Girls and Women in Sport (NAGWS).

The University of Oklahoma junior was also a finalist for the award last season. Paris is also a finalist for the sport's other national player of the year awards -- the Wooden Award and Naismith Trophy.

"The State Farm Wade Trophy committee has compiled quite an impressive list of 12 finalists," said WBCA CEO Beth Bass. "These young women not only succeed on the hardwood, but also serve as positive role models in the community. Each one of the finalists is deserving of the State Farm Wade Trophy."

The candidates were selected by a vote of committee members comprised of leading basketball coaches, journalists and basketball administrators. Members of the committee will select the winner of The State Farm Wade Trophy from the 10-member Division I State Farm Coaches' All-America Team and will be announced at the State Farm Coaches' All-America Team Press Conference and The State Farm Wade Trophy Announcement during the WBCA National Convention on Saturday, April 5.

"State Farm would like to congratulate the finalists for the 2008 State Farm Wade Trophy and for their outstanding achievements throughout the year," said Mark Gibson, assistant vice president advertising for State Farm. "These athletes epitomize the true meaning of student-athlete and we are honored to recognize them for their accomplishments on and off the court."

The State Farm Wade Trophy, now in its 31st year is named after the late, legendary three-time national champion Delta State University coach, Lily Margaret Wade. This prestigious award, regarded as "The Heisman of Women's Basketball", debuted in 1978 as the first-ever women's national player of the year award in college basketball.

The State Farm Wade Trophy Finalists
Name	Institution	Year	Position
Matee Ajavon	Rutgers University	Sr.	G
Essence Carson	Rutgers University	Sr.	G
Tina Charles	University of Connecticut	So.	C
Sylvia Fowles	Louisiana State University	Sr.	C
Crystal Langhorne	University of Maryland	Sr.	C
Erlana Larkins	University of North Carolina	Sr.	F
Angel McCoughtry	University of Louisville	Jr.	F
Renee Montgomery	University of Connecticut	Jr.	G
Courtney Paris	University of Oklahoma	Jr.	C
Candace Parker	University of Tennessee	Sr.	G/F/C
Kristi Toliver	University of Maryland	Jr.	G
Candice Wiggins	Stanford University	Sr.	G

University of Oklahoma Athletics

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