U.S. Basketball Writers Association USBWA NEWS ARCHIVE
News and columns from the 2018-19 basketball season
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THE TIPOFF: MAY 2019
Mike Waters: Taking the wheel as first president A.J. (After Joe)
Joe Mitch: Thankful and honored to have served for 39 years
Malcolm Moran: Our advocacy is greatest value we can bring
Williamson, Barnes claim USBWA's top honors

APRIL 2019
Duke's Williamson wins Oscar Robertson Trophy (4.5.19)
USBWA names women's award winners (4.5.19)
USBWA names 2018-19 Women's All-America Team (4.2.19)

MARCH 2019
Duke's Zion Williamson wins 2018-19 Wayman Tisdale Award (3.26.19)
Tennessee's Rick Barnes wins 2018-19 Henry Iba Award (3.25.19)
USBWA names finalists for Oscar Robertson Trophy, Wayman Tisdale Award and Henry Iba Award (3.18.19)
USBWA names 2018-19 Men's All-America Team (3.18.19)
USBWA names 2018-19 All-District teams (3.12.19)
Tom Lange Co. to sponsor USBWA College Basketball Awards Dinner (3.7.19)
Wofford's Magee is Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week (3.5.19)
Cal's Anigwe, Kansas State's Carr earn National, Freshman Player of the Week honors (3.5.19)

THE TIPOFF: MARCH 2019
David Teel: Get out the vote, attend the awards luncheon
Joe Mitch: Awards dinner in St. Louis will be final act with USBWA
Malcolm Moran: Joe Mitch leaving behind a tough act to follow
Oc's legacy continues with beat-writing award
Hampton's Six, ACC's Finch earn women's honors
Hooray for Hollywood's Rising Star winner

FEBRUARY 2019
South Dakota State's Daum is Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week (2.26.19)
UCF's Wright, Charlotte's McMillian earn National, Freshman Player of the Week honors (2.26.19)
Smith, Ramirez-Tejeda are Division III National Players of the Week (2.26.19)
Duke's Barrett is Wayman Tisdale National Freshman Player of the Week (2.26.19)
Kentucky's Washington is Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week (2.19.19)
Iowa's Gustafson, West Virginia's Smith earn National, Freshman Player of the Week honors (2.19.19)
Dennis, Thompson are Division III National Players of the Week (2.19.19)
Siena's Pickett is Wayman Tisdale National Freshman Player of the Week (2.19.19)
Missouri Athletic Club to host USBWA Awards Dinner (2.14.19)
Washington State's Franks is Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week (2.12.19)
Oregon's Ionescu, Old Dominion's Wayne earn National, Freshman Player of the Week honors (2.12.19)
Kansas' Dotson is Wayman Tisdale National Freshman Player of the Week (2.12.19)
Francis, Windhausen are Division III National Players of the Week (2.12.19)
Campbell's Clemons is Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week (2.5.19)
Princeton's Alarie, Saint Louis' Harbison earn National, Freshman Player of the Week honors (2.5.19)
Cal State Northridge's Diane is Wayman Tisdale National Freshman Player of the Week (2.5.19)
Romero III, Prociak are Division III National Players of the Week (2.5.19)

JANUARY 2019
Tennessee's Williams is Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week (1.29.19)
North Carolina's Kea, N.C. State's Cunane earn National, Freshman Player of the Week honors (1.29.19)
Duke's Williamson is Wayman Tisdale National Freshman Player of the Week (1.29.19)
Jefferson, Corbett are Division III National Players of the Week (1.29.19)
Murray State's Morant is Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week (1.22.19)
UNC-Wilmington's Parker, Kansas State's Carr earn National, Freshman Player of the Week honors (1.22.19)
Duke's Williamson is Wayman Tisdale National Freshman Player of the Week (1.22.19)
Animashaun, McCarthy are Division III National Players of the Week (1.22.19)
Maryland's Fernando is Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week (1.15.19)
Syracuse's Mangakahia, Maryland's Austin earn National, Freshman Player of the Week honors (1.15.19)
East Carolina's Gardner is Wayman Tisdale National Freshman Player of the Week (1.15.19)
Hirsch, Garrish are Division III National Players of the Week (1.15.19)
St. John's Ponds is Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week (1.8.19)
Penn's Sterba, Columbia's Durr earn National, Freshman Player of the Week honors (1.8.19)
Detroit's Davis is Wayman Tisdale National Freshman Player of the Week (1.8.19)
Carius, Hasson are Division III National Players of the Week (1.8.19)
Hofstra's Wright-Foreman is Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week (1.3.19)
Georgetown's White, Michigan State's Clouden earn National, Freshman Player of the Week honors (1.3.19)
Kentucky's Herro is Wayman Tisdale National Freshman Player of the Week (1.3.19)

THE TIPOFF: JANUARY 2019
David Teel: USBWA finds next leader in Malcolm Moran
Joe Mitch: Cherishing nearly four decades' worth of memories
Hall of Fame class had humble beginnings
Kidney donor Downey is Most Courageous
Villanova's Sheridan wins Katha Quinn Award

DECEMBER 2018
Marquette's Howard is Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week (12.26.18)
Oregon's Ionescu, Kentucky's Howard earn National, Freshman Player of the Week honors (12.26.18)
Georgetown's McClung is Wayman Tisdale National Freshman Player of the Week (12.26.18)
Twenty standouts named to Oscar Robertson Trophy Midseason Watch List (12.21.18)
Indiana's Morgan is Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week (12.18.18)
Stanford's Smith, Texas Tech's Carr earn National, Freshman Player of the Week honors (12.18.18)
Boston College's Tabbs is Wayman Tisdale National Freshman Player of the Week (12.18.18)
Francis, Temple are Division III National Players of the Week (12.18.18)
Tennessee's Schofield is Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week (12.11.18)
Michigan State's Allen, Middle Tennessee's Sutton earn National, Freshman Player of the Week honors (12.11.18)
Duke's Barrett is Wayman Tisdale National Freshman Player of the Week (12.11.18)
Smith Jr., Temple are Division III National Players of the Week (12.11.18)
Marquette's Howard is Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week (12.4.18)
UConn's Williams, Ohio State's Juhász earn National, Freshman Player of the Week honors (12.4.18)
Duke's Williamson is Wayman Tisdale National Freshman Player of the Week (12.4.18)
Dennis, Norlin are Division III National Players of the Week (12.4.18)

NOVEMBER 2018
Underwood, Chernow are Division III National Players of the Week (11.27.18)
Brown, Ramirez-Tejeda are Division III National Players of the Week (11.20.18)

THE TIPOFF: NOVEMBER 2018
David Teel: Despite inroads, seating is our greatest issue
Joe Mitch: Temple's Dunphy epitomizes ideals of Dean Smith Award
USBWA mourns passing of O'Connell, Guback
King, Theisen win initial Guback scholarships
Quinn a big winner in USBWA's best writing contest
Kansas, Notre Dame are preseason favorites

OCTOBER 2018
King, Theisen awarded USBWA scholarships (10.23.18)
Temple's Dunphy named recipient of 2018 Dean Smith Award (10.16.18)