ATLANTA (March 2, 2021) – The Atlanta Tipoff Club announced today that University of Louisville senior guard Dana Evans is one of 11 semifinalists for the Jersey Mike's Naismith Trophy for Women's Player of the Year.
 
It marks the second straight season that Evans has been named a Naismith Trophy semifinalist. She is one of two players from the Atlantic Coast Conference, joined by NC State's Elissa Cunane.
 
Earlier today, Evans was named Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year for the second straight season.
 
On March 15, the Atlanta Tipoff Club will release its four finalists. The 2021 Naismith Trophy winner will be announced the week of March 29.
 
2021 Naismith Women's Trophy Semifinalists
Aliya Boston, So., F, South Carolina
Paige Bueckers, Fr., G, UConn
Caitlin Clark, Fr., G, Iowa
Charli Collier, Jr., F/C, Texas
Elissa Cunane, Jr., C, NC State
Dana Evans, Sr., G, Louisville
Naz Hillmon, Jr., F, Michigan
Rhyne Howard, Jr., G, Kentucky
Aari McDonald, Sr., G, Arizona
Michaela Onyenwere, Sr., F, UCLA
NaLyssa Smith, Jr., F, Baylor

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