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2017 Naismith High School Girls’ Player of the Year Semifinalists Announced
On February 6, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced 10 senior high school basketball players selected as semifinalists for the 2017 Naismith High School Girls’ Player of the Year award. The finalists, consisting of 5 candidates, will be announced on February 21, 2017....
Ann Meyers Drysdale and Gary Williams Named 2017 Naismith Outstanding Contributors to Basketball
ATLANTA (January 31, 2017) – Basketball Hall of Famers Ann Meyers Drysdale and Gary Williams were named the 2017 Naismith Outstanding Contributors to Men’s and Women’s Basketball, respectively, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced today. The awards are delivered by UPS,...
2017 Naismith High School Girls’ Player of the Year Mid-Season Team
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
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
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
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 Trophy High School Girls’ Player of the Year Preseason Watch List
On November 16, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced 50 players to watch as consideration of the 2017 Naismith High School Girl’s Player of the Year award. The mid-season team, consisting of 25 candidates, will be announced on January 12, 2017.
2017 Naismith Trophy High School Boys’ Player of the Year Preseason Watch List
On November 15, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced 50 players to watch as consideration of the 2017 Naismith High School Boys' Player of the Year award. The mid-season team, consisting of 25 candidates, will be announced on January 12, 2017.
2017 Naismith Watchlist Announced
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
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
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)
"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...