MEN'S SPORTS

WOMEN'S SPORTS

ATHLETICS DEPT

March 26, 2008

Louisville, Ky. - The State Farm Wade Trophy Committee along with the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and the National Association for Girls and Women in Sport (NAGWS) announced today the 12 finalists in contention for The State Farm Wade Trophy. Louisville junior Angel McCoughtry was choosen as one of the finalist, becoming the first Louisville player to be named a Wade Trophy Finalist.

McCoughtry leads the BIG EAST in scoring, rebounding and steals this season with 23.5 points, 8.8 rebounds and 4.1 steals per game. She was recently named a finalist for the WBCA/State Farm All-America team this season. McCoughtry earned first team All-BIG EAST honors and was a member of the BIG EAST All-Tournament team. She was named a second team All-American by ESPN.com and CBSSportsline.com. McCoughtry led the Cardinals in scoring on their way to the first Sweet 16 Tournament appearance in program history.

"The State Farm Wade Trophy committee has compiled quite an impressive list of 12 finalists," said WBCA CEO Beth Bass. "These young women not only succeed on the hardwood, but also serve as positive role models in the community. Each one of the finalists is deserving of the State Farm Wade Trophy."

The candidates were selected by a vote of committee members comprised of leading basketball coaches, journalists and basketball administrators. Members of the committee will select the winner of The State Farm Wade Trophy from the 10-member 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 5, 2008, at 9:45 a.m. (ET).

The State Farm Wade Trophy Finalists:

Player Name Institution Year Position

Matee Ajavon Rutgers University Sr. G

Essence Carson Rutgers University Sr. G

Tina Charles University of Connecticut So. C

Sylvia Fowles Louisiana State University Sr. C

Crystal Langhorne University of Maryland Sr. C

Erlana Larkins University of North Carolina Sr. F

Angel McCoughtry University of Louisville Jr. F

Renee Montgomery University of Connecticut Jr. G

Courtney Paris University of Oklahoma Jr. C

Candace Parker University of Tennessee Sr. G/F/C

Kristi Toliver University of Maryland Jr. G

Candice Wiggins Stanford University Sr. G