United States Basketball Writers Association [SEP] inception
United States Basketball Writers Association
The United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) was founded in 1956 by National Collegiate Athletic Association director Walter Byers to serve the interests of journalists who cover college basketball.
Scholarships.
The USBWA annually awards college scholarships to students pursuing careers in sports journalism and to children of USBWA members.
Awards.
The USBWA annually selects a player of the year and All-America teams for both men and women in college basketball. The USBWA men's player of the year award, called
USBWA Women's National Coach of the Year
The United States Basketball Writers Association National Coach of the Year Award is an award given by the United States Basketball Writers Association to best women's college basketball coach since season 1989-90.
See also.
- United States Basketball Writers Association