The Women’s College Basketball National Player of the Year award is the most prestigious individual award someone can win in the sport.
This year, many athletes are competing for the award, so read on to find out who those athletes are and when the award will be announced.
Women’s Basketball National Player of the Year Award Announcement Information
The award will be announced on April 2, 2025, in Tampa Bay, Fla., where the Women’s College Basketball Final Four will play this year.
The award ceremony will take place right before the Final Four kicks off, giving the NCAA a chance to highlight some of the brightest stars in WBB.
Which Players Can Win the Women’s Basketball National Player of the Year Award?
The race for the National Player of the Year award has been tight all season long, with many players playing at an extremely high level in 2025. Here are the three women who are most likely to win the award right now.
1) JuJu Watkins, G, USC
Juju Watkins was a finalist for this award in 2024 and is now the odds-on favorite to win it in 2025. Watkins is averaging a whopping 24.4 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 3.4 assists while shooting 42% from the field and 33% from three.
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Watkins has once again proven that she is a top-tier hooper and should walk away with the award at the end of this season.
2) Lauren Betts, C, UCLA
Lauren Betts is by far the best big in women’s college basketball this season, and she’s been the lead force behind UCLA’s offense and defense all year.
Betts is averaging 19.7 points, 9.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 2.8 blocks per game this season. Her scoring on the offensive side of the floor, paired with her dominating defense in the paint, makes her one of the premier players in the sport.
3) Hannah Hidalgo, G, Notre Dame
There are not many women’s college basketball players who can shoot the ball like Hannah Hidalgo. The sophomore is balling out this season, scoring 24.4 points per game on 46% from the field and 40% from three.
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She also grabs 5.3 and 3.8 assists per game. You combine her elite offense with the fact that she has 3.7 steals per game and you can see why she’s a top player in the country and up for the award.
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