(Stephen D. Cannerelli | Scannerelli@Syracuse.com)
Syracuse University senior guard Brittney Sykes has been named to a list of 50 players in the running for the 2017 Naismith Women's College Player of the Year.
Through seven games, Sykes is averaging 17 points and 8.1 rebounds per game for the Orange. She has tallied two double-doubles and scored at least 11 points in every game this season.
The ACC leads with 12 players nominated. The mid-season list of 30 will be announced Feb 8.
Sykes has also been named a nominee for the 2017 Allstate WBCA Good Works Team.