Today UConn's All Everything Maya Moore was named the unanimous 2008-09 ESPN.com National Player of the Year in WCBB and UConn's All American Trio of Renee Montgomery, Tina Charles, and Moore were named to the 10 member All America teams.
The ESPN voters said of Moore:
"And even if it's an unofficial stat, Maya Moore leads the nation in gasps induced," writes ESPN.com columnist Graham Hays. "Moore is the most complete offensive player in the college game, and yet by dint of her defense and work ethic, she could dominate a game without taking a shot -- not that Geno Auriemma would ever let that happen."
"No player does more things great at the most important times as smoothly as Maya Moore. She creates and finishes on equally high levels. Same for the way she shoots and rebounds or defends at the rim and on the perimeter. If she was able to concentrate on one particular area of her game, she'd instantly be the best at it." -- ESPN Bracketologist Charlie Creme
""Moore's sophomore season proved her ability to elevate an already pretty airtight game," ESPN.com columnist Mechelle Voepel writes. "This year, her defense has become even more energized and dynamic, her ability to run the court is sharper, and her leadership skills -- which complement, not compete with, senior Renee Montgomery -- more valuable. The Huskies shook off the decision of prized recruit Elena Delle Donne not to come to UConn. They dealt with the loss of another freshman, Caroline Doty, to a knee injury. They seamlessly replaced the important, if understated, contributions of last season's senior class. And they have answered any and all challenges thus far. Maya Moore's leadership and steady personality are essential to UConn handling all of that."
2008-09 ESPN.com National Player of the Year:
So. SF Maya Moore, Connecticut*
2008-09 ESPN.com All American First Team:
Sr. PF DeWanna Bonner, Auburn*
Sr. PG Renee Montgomery, Connecticut*
So. SF Maya Moore, Connecticut*
Sr. SF Angel McCoughtry, Louisville*
Sr. C Courtney Paris, Oklahoma
2008-09 ESPN.com All American Second Team:
Jr. C Tina Charles, Connecticut
Sr. SF Marissa Coleman, Maryland
Sr. PG Kristi Toliver, Maryland
Jr. SG Epiphanny Prince, Rutgers
Jr. C Jayne Appel, Stanford
2008-09 ESPN.com All American Honorable Mention:
Sr. PF Ashley Walker, California
Sr. PG Kristi Cirone, Illinois State
So. C Jantel Lavender, Ohio State
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