Chavez Only Underclassman Named to Wade Trophy Watch List

NORMAN – Oklahoma sophomore guard

Aaliyah Chavez was named to the 15-player Wade Trophy Watch List on Wednesday, becoming the only underclassman nationally to earn a spot on the prestigious list. The award is presented annually to the top player in women's college basketball.

The selection puts Chavez on the watch list for every major national player of the year award entering the 2026-27 season. The reigning ESPN and CBS Sports National Freshman of the Year returns to Norman following a historic debut campaign in which she led the Sooners with 18.4 points per game while adding 4.2 assists and 3.8 rebounds. Chavez led all true freshmen nationally in scoring and ranked seventh overall in the…