Washington women's basketball has a newcomer recognized on the Lisa Leslie Award watch list, according to a report from Huskies Wire published November 2, 2026. The Lisa Leslie Award, named after the Naismith Hall of Famer and four-time Olympic gold medalist, honors the top center in women's NCAA Division I basketball each season.
The Huskies Wire article by Lars Hanson did not specify which Washington newcomer received the watch list nomination. The Lisa Leslie Award watch list typically includes 20 players nationally who are considered early-season candidates for the honor presented annually by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the Women's Basketball Coaches Association.
Washington's women's basketball program competes in the Big Ten Conference. The team's roster additions for the 2026-27 season include several freshmen and transfers, though the specific player named to the watch list was not identified in the source report.
