U.S. Basketball Writers Association USBWA NEWS ARCHIVE
News and columns from the 2010-11 basketball season
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THE TIPOFF: MAY 2011
Lenox Rawlings: We'll tackle the usual issues, as well as the unexpected
Joe Mitch: Tisdale Foundation added to list of charitable causes
Wendy Parker: More strides are being made on new media, women's fronts
Dana O'Neil: Fortunately, Tara Sullivan's Masters problems are today a rarity

APRIL 2011
USBWA Hall of Famer and past president Bill Brill passes away (4.10.11)
Texas A&M freshman wins Larry Donald Scholarship at "Full Court Press" seminar (4.4.11)

MARCH 2011
USBWA announces 2010-11 women's honors (3.30.11)
BYU's Fredette wins 2011 Oscar Robertson Trophy (3.28.11)
Texas' Barnes to receive Good Guy Award (3.22.11)
Notre Dame's Brey wins Henry Iba Coach of the Year Award (3.21.11)
Ohio State's Sullinger wins 2011 Wayman Tisdale Award (3.15.11)
USBWA announces 2010-11 Men's All-America Team (3.14.11)
USBWA announces 2010-11 Men's All-District Teams (3.9.11)

THE TIPOFF: MARCH 2011
Bryan Burwell: He'll match your March Madness with a February Frenzy
Joe Mitch: Hall of Fame selection, induction remain highlights
Kirk Wessler: For real courage, look to this year's Most Courageous winners
Full Court Press is on again in Houston

FEBRUARY 2011
USBWA announces finalists for Oscar Robertson Trophy (2.28.11)
Five finalists named for Wayman Tisdale Award (2.25.11)
Kansas State's Pullen is Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week (2.22.11)
Gonzaga's Pierce to receive Katha Quinn Award (2.22.11)
Rice's Kazemi, Memphis' Abdul-Qaadir to receive Most Courageous Award (2.17.11)
Three elected to USBWA Hall of Fame (2.15.11)
Duke's Smith is Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week (2.15.11)
Florida's Parsons is Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week (2.8.11)
Morehead State's Faried is Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week (2.1.11)

THE TIPOFF: FEBRUARY 2011
Bryan Burwell: NCAA shouldn't be dictating that scrimmages be a secret
Joe Mitch: USBWA breakfast to include new award, Phi Slama Jama
John Akers: Looking for next Rising Star in the USBWA constellation
Lenox Rawlings: Times have changed, but good sportswriting remains the same
Brian Noubert: Virginia Tech still closing doors to members of new media
Four multiple-winners claim firsts in Best Writing Contest

JANUARY 2011
Texas' Hamilton is Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week (1.25.11)
Bucknell's Muscala is Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week (1.18.11)
American's Moldoveanu is Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week (1.11.11)
Illinois' McCamey is Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week (1.4.11)

DECEMBER 2010
Kentucky's Lamb is Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week (12.28.10)
Texas A&M's Middleton is Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week (12.21.10)
BYU's Fredette is Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week (12.14.10)
Iona's Glover is Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week (12.7.10)

THE TIPOFF: NOVEMBER 2010
Bryan Burwell: Separating news from TMZ, Deadspin reports is our job
Joe Mitch: USBWA is honored to present new Wayman Tisdale Award
John Akers: Baylor 'almanac' might be media-guide model of future
Kirk Wessler: When, why did SIDs go into lockdown mode?
Wendy Parker: NCAA opening door wider to passionate blogs, web sites
Blue Devils dominate USBWA poll, watch lists

JULY 2010
Freshman of the Year Award to be named for Wayman Tisdale (7.26.10)