Britt Prince Earns National Award Watch List Spots
The Nebraska point guard was selected for both the Naismith Trophy and Nancy Lieberman award watch lists.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Basketball
Nebraska junior point guard Britt Prince has been named to the watch lists for the Naismith Trophy and the Nancy Lieberman award. These honors recognize top talent across women's collegiate basketball as she enters her third season.
Why it matters
Being named to these preseason watch lists signals Prince's status as one of the top athletes in the nation. Her inclusion highlights the expectations surrounding her performance as she leads the Nebraska team.
The Naismith Trophy committee selected 50 players for its women's watch list, while the Basketball Hall of Fame included 20 athletes on the Nancy Lieberman award list. These figures represent the pool of candidates currently under consideration for the respective honors.
The players
Britt Prince
She is a junior point guard currently playing for the Nebraska women's basketball team.
Nebraska women's basketball team
The team represents the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and competes in women's collegiate basketball.
The details
Prince is currently preparing for her third season with the Nebraska women's basketball program in Lincoln. The watch list selections identify her as a premier point guard candidate for top national individual honors.
Timeline
October 26, 2026: Britt Prince named to Nancy Lieberman award watch list.
October 29, 2026: Britt Prince named to Naismith Trophy watch list.
Season Trajectory
The announcement of national award watch lists establishes the early-season hierarchy for collegiate athletes competing for individual honors. These selections often shape the narrative for conference play and postseason tournament eligibility throughout the year.
Prince's recognition as a top point guard candidate suggests she will anchor Nebraska's backcourt rotation throughout the upcoming schedule. Her performance metrics will be a primary focus for analysts tracking the team's ability to compete in high-stakes matchups this season.
The takeaway
Preseason award watch lists provide a baseline for identifying the players who will dictate the tempo of the season. Fans can use these rankings to track which athletes maintain their momentum as conference play progresses toward the postseason.
Further reading
Keep up with the latest updates on the team at the Basketball page.
