Six American Athletic Conference women's basketball players from three different teams were named to preseason starting five Watch Lists by the Basketball Hall of Fame and Women's Basketball Coaches Association this week.

Each watch list consists of 20 of the nation's best players at their respective position. The selection committees for each awars is made up of top women’s college basketball personnel including media members, head coaches, sports information directors and Hall of Famers. New to the award this season is Fan Voting presented by Dell Technologies in each of the three rounds. By mid-February, the watch lists of 20 players will be narrowed to just 10. In March, five finalists will be presented to the Hall of Fame’s selection committee.

The starting five award winners will be announced at The College Basketball Awards presented by Wendy’s in Los Angeles, Calif. on Friday, April 10, 2020. Fans can vote for their selections online at hoophallawards.com.

2020 Women's Basketball Starting Five Watch Lists
American Athletic Conference Nominees

Nancy Lieberman Award Watch List (Point Guard)
Kay Kay Wright, Sr., UCF
Crystal Dangerfield, Sr., UConn

Ann Meyers Drysdale Award Watch List (Shooting Guard)
Christyn Williams, So., UConn

Cheryl Miller Award Watch List (Small Forward)
Megan Walker, Jr., UConn
Mia Davis, Jr., Temple

Lisa Leslie Award Watch List (Center)
Olivia Nelson-Ododa, So., UConn