On March 2, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced the Naismith semifinalists in consideration for the 2017 Naismith Women’s College Player of the Year. The 4 finalists will be announced March 17, 2017.
| Last Name | First Name | Class | Position | School | Conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collier | Napheesa | Sophomore | F | Connecticut | AAC |
| Jones | Brionna | Senior | C | Maryland | Big Ten |
| Mitchell | Kelsey | Junior | G | Ohio State | Big Ten |
| Plum | Kelsey | Senior | G | Washington | Pac 12 |
| Samuelson | Katie Lou | Sophomore | G/F | Connecticut | AAC |
| Turner | Brianna | Junior | F | Notre Dame | ACC |
| Vivians | Victoria | Junior | G | Mississippi State | SEC |
| Wiese | Sydney | Senior | G | Oregon State | Pac 12 |
| Williams | Gabby | Junior | F | Connecticut | AAC |
| Wilson | A'ja | Junior | F | South Carolina | SEC |