Crystal Dangerfield (5) puts up a short jumper against USF in the

American Athletic Conference semifinals. Dangerfield was named one

of five finalists for the Nancy Lieberman Award, given to the top point

guard in Division I women's college basketball. (Photo by Bill Harper)

SPRINGFIELD, Mass.—Crystal Dangerfield has been selected as one of five finalists for 2020





Dangerfield leads UConn with 117 total assists and 4.0 assists per game. She ranks second on the team with 15.0 points per game, which is a career best. Dangerfield is shooting 41.8 percent from three this season.





The College Basketball Awards presented by Wendy’s in Los Angeles on Fri., Apr. 10, along with the other four members of the Women’s Starting Five. Additional awards being presented include the Ann Meyers Drysdale Shooting Guard Award, the Cheryl Miller Small Forward Award, the Katrina McClain Power Forward Award and the Lisa Leslie Center Award, in addition to the Men’s Starting Five. Additional information about the telecast will be released by ESPN in the coming weeks. The winner of the 2020 Lieberman Award will be presented atin Los Angeles on Fri., Apr. 10, along with the other four members of the Women’s Starting Five. Additional awards being presented include the Ann Meyers Drysdale Shooting Guard Award, the Cheryl Miller Small Forward Award, the Katrina McClain Power Forward Award and the Lisa Leslie Center Award, in addition to the Men’s Starting Five. Additional information about the telecast will be released by ESPN in the coming weeks.





Sue Bird (2000-02), Diana Taurasi (2003-04), Renee Montgomery (2009) and Moriah Jefferson (2015-16). Dangerfield is joined by Te’a Cooper (Baylor), Sabrina Ionescu (Oregon), Stella Johnson (Rider) and Tyasha Harris (South Carolina). A UConn player has won eight previous Lieberman Awards:(2000-02),(2003-04),(2009) and(2015-16). Dangerfield is joined by Te’a Cooper (Baylor), Sabrina Ionescu (Oregon), Stella Johnson (Rider) and Tyasha Harris (South Carolina).

—Staff Reports

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Nancy Lieberman Award, as announced by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association. Now in its twenty-first year, the award recognizes the top point guard in women’s NCAA Division I college basketball. To be considered for this prestigious award, candidates must exhibit the floor leadership, play-making and ball-handling skills of Class of 1996 Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman.