Today Connecticut's All American Trio of Montgomery, Charles, and Moore were among the 12 finalists for the 2008-09 State Farm Wade Trophy announced today by the WBCA. Members of the committee will select the winner of the 2008-09 State Farm Wade Trophy from the 10-member 2008-09 Division I State Farm Coaches’ All-America Team and will be announced at the State Farm Coaches’ All-America Team Press Conference and the State Farm Wade Trophy Announcement during the WBCA National Convention on Saturday, April 4, 2009, at 10:45 am.

The 12 Finalists are:
Sr. SF DeWanna Bonner, Auburn
Sr. PF Ashley Walker, California
Jr. C Tina Charles, Connecticut
Sr. PG Renee Montgomery, Connecticut
So. SF Maya Moore, Connecticut
Sr. SF Angel McCoughtry, Louisville
Sr. SF Marissa Coleman, Maryland
Sr. PG Kristi Toliver, Maryland
So. C Jantel Lavender, Ohio State
Sr. C Courtney Paris, Oklahoma
Jr. C Jayne Appel, Stanford
Jr. SG Monica Wright, Virginia