If there’s one thing the Arizona Wildcats have this year, it’s quality at the four position. Fifth-year senior Cate Reese and senior Esmery Martinez were both named to the Katrina McClain Award preseason watchlist on Thursday. The annual award is presented by the WBCA and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame to the best power forward in women’s college basketball.
The honor marks the third time in her career that Reese has made the preseason list. In 2020, she was one of 10 finalists. Martinez is on the preseason list for the second straight year.