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Haley Smith nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year

Haley Smith put together one of the most illustrious careers in Colorado athletics history when you combine her success both on and off the basketball floor.

The native of Sammamish, Wash., is the University of Colorado's 2016-17 nominee for NCAA Woman of the Year. The complete list of 544 nominees across all divisions of the NCAA will be released on Tuesday.

"Haley Smith embodies everything that is great about being a student-athlete," CU head coach JR Payne said. "Haley worked very hard to be an impeccable role model for those around her, including her peers, coaches and young people that looked up to her.