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2017 Naismith High School Girls’ Player of the Year Mid-Season Team

Jan 12, 2017

On January 12, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced 25 senior high school basketball players selected for the mid-season team in contention for the 2017 Naismith High School Girls’ Player of the Year award. The semifinalists, consisting of 10 candidates, will be...

2017 Naismith High School Boys’ Player of the Year Mid-Season Team

Jan 11, 2017

On January 11, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced 25 senior high school basketball players selected for the mid-season team in contention for the 2017 Naismith High School Boys’ Player of the Year award. The semifinalists, consisting of 10 candidates, will be announced...

Werner Ladder Steps Up To Support Atlanta Tipoff Club

Dec 21, 2016

Company Signs on as Title Sponsor of the Naismith College Coach of the Year Awards  ATLANTA (December 21, 2016) – On this day 125 years ago, Dr. James Naismith invented – and later coached – the game of basketball. The Atlanta Tipoff Club, which since 1969 has honored...

2017 Naismith Women’s Watchlist Announced

Nov 30, 2016

On November 30, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced the watch list of 50 players in consideration for the 2017 Naismith Women’s College Player of the Year. The ACC leads with 12 players followed by the SEC. The mid-season list of 30 will be announced February 8, 2017....

2017 Naismith Watchlist Announced

Nov 10, 2016

On November 9, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced the watch list of 50 players in consideration for the 2017 Naismith Men’s College Player of the Year. The ACC leads with 12 players followed by the BigTen (B1G). The mid-season list of 30 will be announced February 9,...

Phyllis Deveney Honored

Oct 17, 2016

On October 16th Phyllis Deveney was presented with the 2016 Naismith Women's Official of the Year Award. This award honors individuals who display character, integrity, and dignity, and have contributed mightily to the growth, success, and viability of college...

Dick Cartmell Honored

Oct 5, 2016

The Atlanta Tipoff Club honored Dick Cartmell on September 30th with the 2016 Naismith Men’s College Official of the Year award.  Dick has been a college basketball official for 32 years, and has made 24 NCAA tournaments and five Final Four appearances.  Currently, he...

Pat Summitt (1952-2016)

Jun 28, 2016

"Pat Summitt was a once-in-a-generation visionary and leader. Her endless contributions to women’s intercollegiate athletics are vast and lengthy, and her impact will be felt for decades. While it’s a tough day for Pat’s family and the University of Tennessee, it’s...