WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue women's basketball senior Ae'Rianna Harris has been named a finalist for the 2020 Lisa Leslie Award as one of the top centers in the nation, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the Women's Basketball Coaches Association announced Friday.
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Harris has been a force for the Boilermakers in 2019-20. The senior is averaging 13.5 points and 8.4 rebounds. Harris ranks sixth in the nation and second in the Big Ten Conference with 76 blocked shots.
For the Indianapolis native, the honor Friday was just another accolade for her resume this season. Harris took over the program records for double-doubles, defensive rebounds and total rebounds and broke the Purdue record for blocks in a career. The reigning two-time Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year was tabbed to the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Midseason Team.
Prior to the season, Harris was slated Preseason All-Big Ten selection, Wade Trophy Watch List, Citizen Naismith Trophy Watch List and the No. 24 player in the nation by ESPNW.
The winner of the 2020 Lisa Leslie Center Award will be presented at The College Basketball Awards presented by Wendy's in Los Angeles, CA on Friday, April 10, 2020, along with the other four members of the Women's Starting Five. Additional awards being presented include the Nancy Lieberman Point Guard Award, the Ann Meyers Drysdale Shooting Guard Award, the Cheryl Miller Small Forward Award and the Katrina McClain Power Forward Award, in addition to the Men's Starting Five.
New to this year's program is the Fan Voting presented by Dell Technologies. Starting on Friday, February 14, fans will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite players. To vote for Harris, visit http://www.hoophallawards.com/ or boile.rs/Vote4Ri.
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