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Arizona’s Adia Barnes in the running for Naismith National Coach of the Year award

There were more watch list announcements this week. And, yes, Aari McDonald was added to yet another group of potential honorees, but another list recognized an even more foundational member of the Arizona Wildcat’s program.

Head coach Adia Barnes was named to the late-season watch list for the Werner Ladder Naismith Trophy for Women’s Coach of the Year on Wednesday.

“I mean, it’s cool,” Barnes said. “Someone actually texted me this morning, but I think it’s just an honor. But that goes along with winning and the program being ranked and all that stuff.