ATLANTA – Senior guard Grace Berger and graduate student guard Ali Patberg each earned spots on the Wade Watch list of candidates for the 2022 Wade Trophy presented to the best player in college women's basketball. Both return to the Wade Watch list after appearing on the list at different points last season.
Last season, Berger was nation's leader in triple doubles while averaging 15.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists and shooting 44.1 percent from the floor. Berger earned WBCA and USWBA All-American honorable mention honors and was also an All-Big Ten first team selection.