Kenya's basketball sensation Madina Okot, South Carolina senior, is one of five finalists for the 2026 Lisa Leslie Center of the Year Award, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in partnership with the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA). She leads the SEC and is 11th in the nation with 10.9 rebounds per game, including a league-best 10.6 in conference play. In 15 games against ranked opponents, that number goes up to 11.1 rebounds per game. Offensively, Okot is 18th in the nation with a .578 field goal percentage, with her 13.4 points per game coming in third on the team. On defense, she is fifth in the SEC with 1.6 blocks per game, including 1.8 per SEC outing.

Source: Daily Nation March 15, 2026 17:43 UTC