Chiney wins Gatorade's top award

Chiney was named the National Girls Basketball Player of year by Gatorade in April. Today she won Gatorade's top award, National Female Athlete of Year, over national players of the year for softball, volleyball, soccer, track and cross country.

She was shocked and delighted when Lisa Leslie announced her name.

There are many reports of the award:

• The Gatorade announcement details the winners' (Chiney and male athlete of the year Brandon Knight) career accomplishments.
• Beth Harris (Associated Press) includes several comments by Chiney.
• Mitch Stephens (MaxPreps) includes details of the other finalists.
• Chiney twittered, "Thank u @gatorade this is one of the best days ever!"