For four years, Sam Thomas has been the glue that holds Arizona women’s basketball together. She has the toughest defensive assignment. At six feet tall, she has played every position on the court, although she is primarily a small forward. But when people talk about the rise of the Wildcats, it’s always Aari McDonald or Cate Reese who are mentioned. This season, Thomas is finally getting national recognition.
On Wednesday, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced the 20 players who made the preseason watch list for the Cheryl Miller Award.