U.S. Soccer has announced the nominees for its 2024 end of year awards, including categories for Male and Female Player of the Year, Young Player of the Year, and Game of the Year. Notable nominees include Naomi Girma, Alyssa Naeher, and Christian Pulisic. The awards will also recognize referees for the first time. Voting is open to fans and will run from December 4-13, with winners announced in January 2025.
Caitlin Clark has been named The Athletic’s women’s basketball Player of the Year due to her record-setting season and exceptional skills. Her precision passing, dazzling performances, and iconic logo 3-pointers have solidified her status as one of the best players in college basketball history. With an overwhelming voting tally, Clark's impact on the game has been undeniable, making her a phenomenon in women's college basketball.
Purdue star Zach Edey, known for his impressive scoring and rebounding stats, will not be returning for the 2024-25 season, as confirmed by coach Matt Painter. Edey's outstanding performance has contributed to Purdue's success, with the team currently positioned for a potential No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. Edey's exceptional stats and potential for back-to-back Player of the Year recognition make him a standout player in college basketball.
UNC guard RJ Davis scored a career-high 42 points in a win over Miami, making history as the highest-scoring player in the Dean Smith Center. His performance solidifies his position as a top contender for ACC Player of the Year, overshadowing recent competition from Wake Forest's Hunter Sallis. Davis' consistent and impressive play throughout the season has been instrumental in North Carolina's success, establishing him as a key player and potential All-American.
Purdue star Zach Edey, known for his dominant performances in college basketball, will not be returning for the 2024-25 season despite his exceptional statistics and potential to earn Player of the Year recognition for the second consecutive year. Edey's decision comes as Purdue is positioned for a strong NCAA Tournament run, with the team boasting an impressive 25-3 record.
Zach Edey, the reigning national player of the year, will not use his extra year of eligibility to return to Purdue in 2024-25, making this season his last at the college level. Edey has been a dominant force for Purdue, ranking second in scoring and third in rebounding among all Division I players this season. With Purdue positioned for a potential No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, Edey could potentially repeat as Player of the Year, a feat achieved only by Ralph Sampson and Bill Walton in the past.
D1Baseball staff members make bold predictions for the 2024 college baseball season, with four staffers each picking top-ranked Wake Forest and No. 3 Arkansas to win the national title. Jac Caglianone is the favorite for national Player of the Year, while Wake Forest’s Josh Hartle and Arkansas’ Hagen Smith split the vote for pitcher of the year. Texas A&M’s Gavin Grahovac leads the Freshman of the Year voting, and various players are predicted to be breakout stars.
Purdue's Zach Edey, likely to win back-to-back National Player of the Year, led the Boilermakers to the No. 1 spot in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 rankings with a dominant performance, including hitting his first career 3-pointer. Edey's consistent excellence against top teams makes him a standout player, averaging 23.3 points, 11.7 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per game. His remarkable performance positions him as a strong contender for the Wooden Award and a favorite to lead Purdue to victory in the 2024 NCAA Tournament.
The ACC Player of the Year power rankings for Week 14 in college basketball feature UNC's RJ Davis leading the pack with his impressive scoring and shooting, followed by Duke's Kyle Filipowski, Miami's Norchad Omier, Clemson's PJ Hall, and Virginia's Reece Beekman. These players have shown standout performances and contributions to their teams as the conference season progresses.
Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis has been named the 2023 Atlantic Coast Conference Football Player of the Year, while NC State linebacker Payton Wilson earned the title of ACC Defensive Player of the Year. Travis threw for 2,755 yards and 20 touchdowns, ranking third in ACC history for single-season interception avoidance. Wilson recorded 138 tackles, 6.0 sacks, and 17.5 tackles-for-loss, leading the conference in total tackles and tackles behind the line of scrimmage.
Caitlin Clark, the junior guard from West Des Moines, won the Honda Cup, awarded to the top athlete in women's college athletics. She also won the Honda Sport Award, Naismith and Wade Trophy, and Associated Press and USBWA Ann Drysdale Player of the Year honors. Clark led her team to its first-ever NCAA Championship game and helped post the Hawkeye’s most wins in a single season.
Caitlin Clark, who won multiple Player of the Year awards during the 2022-2023 season, has been nominated for two ESPY awards - the Breakthrough Athlete award and the Best Athlete in Women's Sports award. Clark led the University of Iowa women's basketball team to their first national championship game appearance in NCAA history.
The Washington Post has announced its 2023 All-Met team for softball, featuring standout high school players from the Washington D.C. area. Bishop O'Connell's Katie Kutz was named Player of the Year for her undefeated pitching record and impressive batting stats. Other notable players include Michelle Chatfield of Woodgrove, who helped lead her team to a state championship, and Maurice Tawil of McLean, who was named Coach of the Year after winning his second state crown.
The Washington Post has announced its 2023 All-Met team for girls' lacrosse, featuring top high school players from the Washington D.C. area. Hannah Rudolph of Good Counsel was named Player of the Year after leading her team to a second straight WCAC championship. The first team includes standout players from Glenelg Country, Georgetown Visitation, Marriotts Ridge, Broadneck, Severna Park, St. Stephen's/St. Agnes, Dominion, Glenelg, Paul VI, Stone Ridge, and Oakton. Rich Hayden of Paul VI was named Coach of the Year.
Caitlin Clark, the star point guard of Iowa Hawkeyes, has won the 2023 Wooden Award, which is given to the most outstanding college basketball player in the US. Clark has now won all the major player of the year awards, including the Naismith Trophy, Associated Press Player of the Year, Wade Trophy, and USBWA national player of the year honors. She concluded her junior season with an average of 27.8 points, 8.6 assists, and 7.1 rebounds per game, leading the Hawkeyes to the Final Four for the first time since 1993. Clark has two more years of collegiate eligibility remaining.
