Bird on Drysdale watch list

Bird was named to the Ann Meyers Drysdale Award midseason watch list announced by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association on Tuesday. The award recognizes the women's basketball national player of the year. Bird is one of 28 players to make the midseason cut.

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• USBWA Unveils Ann Meyers Drysdale Award Midseason Watch List
• Ann Meyers Drysdale Watch List

Bird is also on watch lists for the John R. Wooden Award® mid-season top 25, the 2017 Senior CLASS Award®, the 2017 Naismith Women's College Player of the Year, and the 2017 Wade Trophy.