Duke women’s basketball freshman Toby Fournier has been named to the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) Ann Meyers Drysdale National Player of the Year Midseason Watch List.
This recognition highlights Fournier’s outstanding performance in her inaugural collegiate season. She leads the Blue Devils with an average of 12.7 points per game and contributes significantly on the boards, securing 5.7 rebounds per game. Her consistent scoring includes 12 double-figure games and five 20-point performances. Defensively, Fournier has been a standout, averaging 1.3 blocks and 1.0 steals per game.
Earlier this season, Fournier earned the USBWA Tamika Catchings National Freshman of the Week honor following a career-high 25-point game against Belmont. citeturn0search1 Additionally, she has received four ACC Freshman of the Week awards, underscoring her significant impact in the conference.
The Ann Meyers Drysdale Award, named after the legendary UCLA guard and Hall of Famer, is presented annually to the nation’s top women’s college basketball player. The winner will be announced during the NCAA Women’s Final Four in April.
Fournier’s inclusion on this watch list reflects her exceptional contributions to Duke’s successful season and her growing prominence in collegiate women’s basketball.
