SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Texas women's basketball center Taylor Jones has been named 1 of 5 finalists for the Lisa Leslie Award, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced today.
The Lisa Leslie Award, now in its eighth year, recognizes the top centers in Division I women's college basketball. It is named after the three-time All-American, 1994 National Player of the Year, and Class of 2015 Hall of Famer.
Jones has been a dominant inside presence on both offense and defense for Texas this season. Jones has posted seven double-doubles on the season. In a win at Georgia, Jones tallied 17 points, 16 rebounds and five blocked shots.