HOPEWELL, N.J.— Middle Tennessee junior guard Savannah Wheeler has been named to the Midseason Watchlist for the 2023 Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year Award, presented by Her Hoop Stats, Wednesday.
One of 15 student-athletes on the list representing 14 schools and 11 conferences, Wheeler's presence as the Lady Raider point guard this season has been instrumental to the team's 14-2 start (7-0 in C-USA) and current 12-game winning streak.
A preseason All-Conference selection, Wheeler is averaging 15.5 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game.Wheeler leads Conference USA and ranks 20th nationally with a 89.