Five Texas women's basketball players earned recognition as part of the Big 12 Conference Preseason Awards, which were announced Wednesday by the league office in Irving, Texas. The awards are chosen by the conference's 10 head coaches, who are not allowed to vote for their own student-athletes.
Danni Williams was named the Big 12 Conference Preseason Newcomer of the Year, while Charli Collier was named the Big 12 Conference Preseason Co-Freshman of the Year. Lashann Higgs and Joyner Holmes were named to the 10-member Preseason All-Big 12 Team, while Jatarie White and Williams earned Honorable Mention Preseason All-Big 12 recognition.