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Visit: www.usbwa.com VOLUME 54, NO. 3 March 2017 Cafarelli named Katha Quinn winner By Malcolm Moran “Stunned disbelief,” she said. “I a Big East girl, through and through,” Brey said. “She They were having dinner the night don’t feel I was worthy of the award. knew the cities. She knew the people in the cities. She before a game, Mike Brey and Bernie I’m not someone who wants to be in the knew the media in the cities .… She understood how to Cafarelli, the coach and his former SID, limelight.” deal with the other Catholic schools.” to catch up and talk about their time She spent 22 years at Notre Thanks to her guidance, a coach’s potentially together at Notre Dame, when the coach Dame until the move to the American intimidating process had just become much simpler. had a request. Conference in January 2016. When “She was like a big sister to me,” Brey said. “We “So, Bernie,” Brey said, “tell me Brey was hired in the summer of 2000 had the kind of relationship where she would come down about the award you’re winning.” Cafarelli met with the new coach. He had and she could say, ‘I know you don’t want to do this, but The word was already beginning gone from his first head coaching job at you should do this.’ I’d mess with her: ‘You’re like my to spread. Cafarelli, the associate Delaware to the high-profile world of big sister coming to see me.’” commissioner for communications Notre Dame and the complex – and more She was often the only female in the Notre Dame and external relations at the American than slightly crazy – relationships of the basketball traveling party. Athletic Conference, had been named the Bernie Cafarelli old Big East. “Mike made me feel like part of his staff,” she winner of the Katha Quinn Award, named They sat and talked. One hour said. “I couldn’t have asked for a better situation. They for the late sports information director at St. John’s to became two, and two became three. The relationship understood my role.” recognize outstanding service to the media. came into focus when she asked a frank question. As Brey’s program grew, Cafarelli’s role became Cafarelli is the third woman to win the award since “Do you have a problem working with a woman?” strikingly similar to what Katha Quinn had achieved at 1991, joining Chris Fallon of the National Invitation Cafarelli remembered asking. St. John’s throughout the 1980s, when the sweaters worn Tournament and Amy Early of USA Basketball. She had “My thing was, ‘Bernie, you’re a pro. Let’s do this by coach Lou Carnesecca became a national story and learned of the honor when she joined a conference call of thing,’” Brey remembered. Chris Mullin and Walter Berry each became the USBWA USBWA officers and district representatives. Cafarelli, He soon discovered that her institutional memory national player of the year. the SID representative, was instructed to join the call would help him navigate through this new world. Quinn was honored at the USBWA meeting at the in progress. She soon discovered that the delay was Cafarelli was a Notre Dame graduate who for eight years 1988 Final Four for her work at the 1987 Pan American necessary because the board had been talking about her. worked at Providence College, at the hub of the Big East Games while she underwent treatment for liver cancer. She joined the call and learned the news. universe in the formative years of the league. “She was She passed away in March, 1989 at the age of 35. Koenig’s social activism is Most Courageous By Mike Waters Rock and wondered why there wasn’t “Yeah,” said one boy. “If we can get a ride.” The American poet E.E. Cummings more outrage. Then Parks pointed to Koenig and asked the boys if once wrote, “It takes courage to grow up “I wanted to raise awareness,” Koe- they knew who he was. and become who you really are.’’ nig said. “I thought it would be a great “Bronson, he plays for Wisconsin,” the boy said. Those words describe the journey of experience to go out there and be with all “I could barely make their faces out and they knew Bronson Koenig, a senior guard at Wis- those people. who I was,” Koenig said recalling his first interaction consin and this year’s winner of the US- “But I also thought I had no chance with the people at Standing Rock. BWA’s Most Courageous Award. to get there because of my schedule.” The response to Bronson’s clinic was so great that Last summer, Koenig closely exam- Then Koenig’s brother, Miles, said he the reservation’s indoor gym wasn’t big enough. So he ined who he really was. He’s a Native planned on going. A weekend opened up added an outdoor clinic with a makeshift hoop on a court American member of the Ho-Chunk tribe. for Bronson in September. Koenig’s train- of patted down grass. While working out with a friend in ing partner, Clint Parks, was on board, too. A classmate who was interning with the Players Los Angeles, Koenig kept hearing reports “We all drove to Standing Rock to- Tribune put him in touch with a writer there. That story and watching videos about the Native gether,” Koenig said. sparked more stories of the star player of Native American Americans who were protesting the Dako- Koenig was not prepared for what he descent getting involved in a controversial social issue. ta Access Pipeline at Standing Rock, N.D. Bronson Koenig saw at Standing Rock. The camps were far “I didn’t really know exactly what I was getting The issue struck a nerve. removed from the protests, but the number myself into,” Koenig said. “I didn’t realize my going “It’s two things. One is human rights and the oth- of people went into the thousands. Entire families were there would create such a buzz. I didn’t know it was er is the drinking water,” Koenig said. “It’s all Lakota living in large encampments. that big a deal.” land. They’re putting the pipeline through Lakota land. With Parks’ help, Koenig planned to put on a basket- Koenig has experienced some negative reaction. I think the U.S. has made 566 treaties with the Native ball clinic for the Native American children at Standing “Honestly, people are cowards,” he said. “I didn’t Americans and not honored one of them. With this issue, Rock. But even before the clinic, Koenig got an inkling get a lot of direct negative feedback, but I’d read or one they’re not honoring two or three of the treaties. of just how important his appearance would be. of my friends would show me the negative comments “And the concerns about the impact on the drink- The three arrived right at dusk. The protest sites on the articles written about me. There were a lot. Just ing water. The water brings people life. It brings Mother were 30 minutes away. They drove through the reserva- ignorant comments. ‘Stupid liberal.’ ‘Go drink your fire- Earth life. Native Americans have a spiritual connection tion and spotted some kids shooting at a rickety hoop on water.’ ‘How are you getting to the protest? Hope you’re to Mother Earth. We don’t own a certain piece of land. an outdoor court. riding a horse.’ Stupid stuff like that.” We’re here to be caretakers of the land and Mother Earth.” Parks wanted to ask the kids if they were going to But any negativity has been over-shadowed by the Koenig saw the images coming out of Standing the basketball clinic the next day. positive response. BASKETBALL TIMES

The United States Basketball Writers Association 803 Wildview Lane; Manchester, Mo. Full Court Press will educate 63021. Visit us at: www.usbwa.com 314-795-6821; Fax: 314-444-4333 sports journalism students Through the years, the USBWA has been PRESIDENT – Ed Graney, Las Vegas Review- active in educating Journal; C: 702-524-3553; students about the sports [email protected] journalism profession. Joe Mitch FIRST VICE PRESIDENT – Vahe Gregorian, One of the ways the Kansas City Star, C: 816-799-6041; USBWA has done this is USBWA [email protected] to conduct a sportswriting seminar and scholarship SECOND VICE PRESIDENT – Dave Teel, competition called “Full Executive Director Newport News Daily Press; O: 757-247-4636; Court Press” at the NCAA C: 757-897-2049; [email protected]. men’s Final Four each THIRD VICE PRESIDENT – Mike Waters, year. Syracuse Post-Standard; C: 315-416-6031; This year marks the [email protected]. 17th anniversary of the event. It will be held in Glendale, articles may be submitted in the enterprise/investigative EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – Joe Mitch, Ariz., at the University of Phoenix Stadium on Friday, category. H: 636-227-9113; C: 314-795-6821; March 31. Entries must include at the top of each story the The seminar provides opportunities for students name of the category, the author or authors of the story, [email protected] interested in a career in sports journalism to meet leaders the publication or website in which the article appeared, WEBMASTER – Ted Gangi, C: 214-909-9314; in the industry and compete for a $1,000 scholarship. the date it was published or appeared online and an email [email protected] The scholarship is in honor of the late Larry Donald, address and telephone number for the entry’s writer or BOARD MEMBERS the only two-time president in USBWA history and long- writers. DISTRICT I – Matt Norlander, CBSSports.com, time publisher and editor of Basketball Times. Entries must be submitted to [email protected] C: 203-308-7872; [email protected]. The seminar is organized by the Sports Capital in a readable type size. Any entry submitted in type size DISTRICT II – Joe Juliano, Philadelphia Inquirer; Journalism Program at IUPUI in Indianapolis and so small it cannot be read won’t be considered. Send C: 215-932-7413; [email protected] moderated by its director, Malcolm Moran, a past Word or text files only. Do not send links to stories on the DISTRICT III – C.L. Brown, ESPN.com; USBWA president and member of the association’s Hall Internet and clippings from magazines or newspapers. of Fame. Also, delete any advertising, photos and captions from C:502-645-6142; [email protected] At the center of the seminar is a panel discussion the files and any unnecessary carriage returns. DISTRICT IV – Jeff Greer, Louisville featuring some past and present USBWA officers and USBWA SCHOLARSHIP. Applications are now Courier-Journal; C: 502-593-9435: Hall of Fame members. being accepted for the USBWA’s college scholarship [email protected] The panel is expected to discuss topics such as the for the son or daughter of USBWA members. The DISTRICT V – Tom Noie, South Bend Tribune; influence of social media, the state of the job market, scholarship is $1,000 annually for four years and is open O: 574-235-6153; C: 574-229-1234; navigational skills in a 24/7 digital era and survival tactics to students currently in college or planning to attend a H: 574-272-6223; [email protected] to deal with increasingly difficult deadlines. A question- junior college or four-year institution in the fall. DISTRICT VI – Jenni Carlson, The Oklahoman; and-answer session will follow the panel discussion. To qualify, students must take a minimum of Students electing to participate in the writing contest 12 credit hours per semester in college, maintain a O: 405-475-4125; C: 405-6300-4100; will receive assignments to cover events surrounding the minimum GPA of 3.0, demonstrate academic excellence [email protected] men’s championship, including press conferences and and show achievement in citizenship and leadership in a DISTRICT VII – Jimmy Burch, Fort Worth practices. community service. The deadline to apply is June 1. Star-Telegram; C: 817-675-0075; Students interested in attending the seminar in Applications are available on the USBWA website O:817-483-7702; [email protected] Phoenix should contact Moran at malcolmmoran1@ at www.usbwa.com. DISTRICT VIII – Geoff Grammer, Albuquerque gmail.com. USBWA SPONSORS. The USBWA wishes to Journal; C: 505-206-0138; WRITING CONTEST DEADLINE JUNE 16. thank the corporate sponsors who have supported the [email protected] The USBWA’S annual best writing contest continues organization through the years. DISTRICT IX – Mark Zeigler, San Diego to be one of the association’s most popular services for ESPN has been with the USBWA the longest of any members. sponsor, since the mid-1980s serving primarily as the Union-Tribune; C: 619-246-3881; Between 150 and 160 entries are typically submitted main sponsor of the USBWA awards ceremonies at both [email protected] each year, and the contest has attracted veterans as well the men’s and women’s Final Four. ESPN also sponsors WOMEN – Mel Greenberg; C: 215-815-5943; as young reporters just entering the profession. There has the back cover of the annual membership directory. [email protected] also been a noticeable increase in the number of women Other sponsors include the Naismith Memorial AT-LARGE – Seth Davis, Sports Illustrated; writers submitting stories. Basketball Hall of Fame, the National Association of C: 917-225-5788; [email protected]. The deadline to submit stories and columns that Basketball Coaches, USA Basketball and the College AT-LARGE – Jeff Goodman, ESPN; C: appeared in print or online during the 2016-17 basketball Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). 508-397-8936; [email protected]. season is June 16. Entries received after the deadline will Each has a full page ad in the membership directory. not be accepted. FINAL FOUR LUNCHEON. This year’s USBWA SID – Bernadette Cafarelli, American Athletic Entries can be submitted in five categories: column awards luncheon at the Final Four in Phoenix will be Conference; O: 401-453-0660; C: 574-532-0249; writing, moderate-length features, magazine-length held on Monday, April 3, at the Squaw Peak Hilton [email protected] features, spot news/game coverage and enterprise/ Hotel in downtown Phoenix, starting at 11:30 a.m. The NEW MEDIA LIAISON – Randy McClure, Rush investigative stories. USBWA will honor at the luncheon Bernie Cafarelli of the Court; C: 415-608-1837; Plaques and cash prizes are awarded in each category, the American Conference with the Katha Quinn Award; [email protected] with $150 given for first place, $125 for second, $100 for Wisconsin basketball player Bronson Koenig with the TIPOFF EDITOR – John Akers, Basketball third, $75 for fourth and $50 for fifth. Most Courageous Award; David Gardner (SI.com) with Times; H: 704-849-8627; C: 980-422-1294; Only dues-paying members of the USBWA are the Rising Star Award; and Hall of Fame inductees Steve [email protected] eligible to enter the writing contest. Carp (Las Vegas Review-Journal), David Teel (Newport Members may enter more than one category, but News Daily Press), Tom Archdeacon (Dayton Daily can submit only one entry per category. A series of News), and Frank Deford (Sports Illustrated). BASKETBALL TIMES Passing the gavel for more shining moments I’m not sure it was at the split second mer arrives and we head toward another a ball fell through net for what is arguably season should prove invaluable. the biggest shot in the history of an NCAA This is why we work as an organiza- Tournament championship game, the one tion, because of the continued commit- that allowed Villanova’s basketball team Ed Graney ment of people like Joe and John and the to do the impossible and top the wonder- annual arrival of new faces willing to step ment of 1985 and the fairy tale that was Las Vegas Review-Journal forward and make a difference. born from it, when I realized my fate. This is also why we work: We are Maybe it hit me the following day: all inclusive, a place where the spectrum This is what poor ol’ Gene Bartow must President of those deservedly honored stretches far have felt like. and wide. I will always feel a great sense It was enough to follow in the hight- of pride that the Hall of Fame class en- ops of those terrific past presidents of the shrined in my year as president defines United States Basketball Writers Association, but for my The last year also reiterated one point that anyone this sense of embracement, that we will honor in the year-long tenure to begin with Kris Jenkins going all his- who has ever had contact with the USBWA understands: same manner a national figure such as Sports Illustrated toric on North Carolina, well, that’s one pretty massive You know that line about leadership being for the benefit senior writer/novelist Frank Deford alongside communi- enchilada to consume. of the followers and not the enrichment of the leader? ty stalwarts Steve Carp of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, How to top it? That’s every bit of Joe Mitch. David Teel of the Daily Press in Newport News, Va., and I won’t make any promises in terms of the upcom- Think for a second all you believe our executive di- Tom Archdeacon of the Dayton Daily News in Ohio. ing Final Four in Arizona producing such a magical end- rector does for the membership and immediately times Enjoy the impending March Madness. It’s nearly ing, that this year’s national championship will also turn that by 1,000. Joe is the engine, the captain, the person for that time of year. Our time. The best time. It’s beyond One Shining Moment into One Legendary Shot. whom without his tireless effort and commitment to keep- encouraging to know the rising talents we have within the Of course, by the time Monday’s final begins, my ing our ship afloat, there wouldn’t be a USBWA. I knew USBWA. Our home is in good hands, and the person who friend Vahe Gregorian will have assumed his role as how much work he put in before being handed the gavel. will lead us next year is as good as our business knows. your new president, so any stinker of a game should be It’s more. A lot more. More than myself or anyone realizes. Vahe will do a wonderful job. I have sat with him in summarily attached to his resume. It’s also important to continue searching for ways to an empty parking lot in the middle of the night in Beijing And should his reign begin with another incredible help each other do our jobs and improve those working as he filed an Olympics story to the Kansas City Star finish, I’ll just accuse him of spreading fake news. conditions critical to that end, and for this we all owe John under the dimness of a street lamp. But while which four teams will advance to college Akers a deep sense of thanks and gratitude for implement- He will be just as proficient and impressive as your basketball’s final weekend and how the narrative will play ing several ad-hoc committees this year aimed at that goal. president as he was turning out copy in such a unique and out once there remains unknown, this doesn’t: It has been Whether it be for things like seating or diversity or challenging setting. my absolute privilege and honor to serve as president of social media or dealing with the selection committee, And he will, undoubtedly, be as appreciative of the an organization that means so much to so many, that has John began a process by recruiting some of our most tal- time and opportunity as I have been. over the years represented thousands who love the game ented members to lead the way on making things better Best now. while dutifully promoting and valuing their work. for all of us. The work of these committees as the sum- Best always. Gardner joining Bleacher Report with Rising Star award A restless nature has served David and went on a Christian mission that took was my mentor in college. If we wanted the story, we Gardner well over his young career. him to 11 countries in 11 months after could probably do it on our own.’” The 27-year-old Gardner, named the graduating from college with degrees in Yet Gardner developed relationships that allowed USBWA’s Rising Star by past winners of journalism and psychology. him to spend quality time with several Tampa Bay Times the award, recently joined Bleacher Re- Rather than join school publications reporters. port as a staff writer and will write col- at Hillsborough High in Tampa, Fla., “Back when he was at Gainesville, he’d make tracks umns and long-form stories there about Gardner became the assistant editor of an for St. Pete,” Kruse recalled of Gardner. “He was very college basketball. Three years before NFL website as a high school senior. In- eager to help and very eager to learn.” that, Gardner became the college basket- stead of working for The Alligator at the A year after graduating from Florida, Gardner de- ball editor for Sports Illustrated’s website. University of Florida, he became an edi- layed his professional career by going on the World Race, “I think I am kind of a wanderer by tor and reporter for the NFL website Foot- a mission that took him to Guatemala, the Honduras, Nica- nature, and there are a lot of things (in ball Outsiders and GatorCountry.com. raugua, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Kenya, college basketball) to grasp my atten- Gardner also attempted early on to Uganda, Tanzania and Malawi. He met his future wife, tion,” said Gardner, who will begin his surround himself with talented people. Ash, on that trip. About a year later, in 2013, he was offered new job at Bleacher Report on Feb. 27. While in high school, he corresponded the job by SI just a few days before they were married. “There are so many people, so many sto- David Gardner with Michael Silver of SI and Michael “That was a pretty big week for me,” he said. ries, and all of them are interesting to me. David Smith of Pro Football Talk. Dur- As in his first encounter with Kelley Benham At SI.com, Gardner exhibited a versatility beyond ing his early years at Florida, he reached out to some of French, one of Gardner’s most memorable moments dur- his years. the most talented writers and editors in the Tampa-St. ing the past year involved rejection. “I’ve always been impressed at how effortlessly he Petersburg area, such as Thomas French, a Pulitzer Prize Gardner managed to get a couple of quotes from can wear a lot of hats at SI,” Luke Winn said while Gard- winner; Pulitzer finalists Kelley Benham and Ben Mont- Vice President and Syracuse alum Joe Biden while at- ner was still his colleague. “I know these awards tend gomery; and Michael Kruse, a former USBWA member tending his first Final Four professionally last season, to be exclusively about writing, but David is our Swiss who is now a senior staff writer at Politico. with one of the quotes appearing in Winn’s cover story. Army knife: He edits and produces our college hoops Gardner soon learned how to deal with rejection Gardner attempted a third question when Biden’s Secret section at SI.com, does video commentary in our studio, when he pitched a story to Benham about author Rick Service agents cut off his path and the interview. hosts Facebook Live chats with Wooden Award candi- Bragg’s first venture into fiction, promising quotes from Biden turned and smiled at Gardner. “Don’t worry,” dates, records podcasts during the NCAA Tournament French and renowned newspaper editor and journalism Biden said. “It happens to everyone.” – and on top of that, he’s a really good writer.” professor Gene Roberts. That night, it happened only to the one editor who Early on, Gardner was shaped by that wandering “She wrote me back,” Gardner recalled with a was inspired to wander from his seat in the hopes of spirit. He went to Jamaica with a church group while in laugh, “and said, ‘It sounds like a great story idea, but making a colleague’s story even better. junior high, backpacked across Europe in high school Tom is my husband, Rick is my ex-boyfriend and Gene That’s why he is the USBWA’s Rising Star. BASKETBALL TIMES CoSIDA’s Kowal named Haverbeck winner By Mel Greenberg director for whom this award is named. traffic controller during the rise of the Huskies. With the Women’s Final Four to be “That’s terrific,” Kowal said when “Barb was with us at a time when it was just starting held this year in Dallas in the Lone Star given the news of her honor. “I’m in awe and we had no experience with just what was coming State, awarding Barb Kowal the Mary Jo and overwhelmed, because first Mary Jo from a media attention standpoint,” he recalled recently. Haverbeck Award for giving service to the and I were great friends, and second, be- “We were so lucky to have Barb as our SID to guide us United States Women’s Basketball Writers cause I have been there to see those who through those early years because she was the perfect Association has all the right connections. came before me with this USBWA award person to steer us through all the growing pains. Though this award is the women’s and to be placed with this group is hum- “Over the years, we have gained a lot of experience version of the Katha Quinn award on the bling and qhite an honor. I’m practically with the media, but when Barb was here, it was really men’s side, Kowal’s current role as direc- speechless.” tough and she managed it perfectly.” tor of professional development and exter- Temple’s Larry Dougherty, a past Jeff Jacobs, columnist for the Hartford Courant, re- nal affairs for the College Sports Informa- CoSIDA president, said: “I can think of called Kowal’s passion in those UConn days. tion Directors of America has filtered into no one more deserving of this honor than “When I came over from the NHL, she was the first both genders on the media side benefitting Barb Kowal. She truly embodies the pas- women’s SID I met for basketball, and the passion she had from her work with a new generation of sion that Mary Jo displayed.” for the sport and doing her job, it was like assertiveness. athletic department media representatives. Barb Kowal Doug Vance, CoSIDA’s executive di- It really struck me. It really opened my eyes to the game.” Kowal was there at the creation when rector, echoed Dougherty. “I’m thrilled for Joni Lehmann of the Big 12 Conference remem- the powerful Connecticut women’s bas- Barb that she has been selected for such a bered Kowal bringing the same passion to the Longhorns. ketball program took off in the early 1990s and was able meaningful honor. In particular, because it’s an award se- “She worked tirelessly to provide top-notch service to help facilitate an increased media demand covering lected by USBWA that pays tribute to Mary Jo Haverbeck to the media,” Lehmann said. “Her attention to detail and Geno Auriemma and his players. … one of the very best in the history of CoSIDA.” passion for promoting her coaches and student-athletes Then she uprooted from New England to the Deep Judy Willson, assistant commissioner of the Moun- were unmatched.” South to work with a second Hall of Fame coach in Jody tain West, added, “Barb is very much like Mary Jo in this Kowal, who assists the NCAA’s Rick Nixon annual- Conradt and the University of Texas program before aspect. Both women are great examples to those of us who ly at the Women’s Final Four, began as a graduate assis- moving into her duties with CoSIDA. are trying to follow in their footsteps and be the same type tant to Howard Davis at Massachusetts before becoming Kowal was a contemporary and friend of Haverbeck, of extraordinary leaders in the field.” Manhattanville College’s first full time SID (1982-85) the late pioneering Penn State women’s sports information Auriemma remembered Kowal as the media prior to joining UConn.

Kentucky, UCLA freshmen Online Credentialing Task Force named to USBWA watch lists ST. LOUIS – Kentucky’s De’Aaron Fox and will consider website endorsements Malik Monk and UCLA’s Lonzo Ball and TJ Leaf The USBWA’s Online Credentialing Task Force frequency and consistency of publication. were among the 21 players named to the USBWA’s was formed nearly two and one-half years ago and The task force evaluates websites only and midseason watch list for the Oscar Robertson Tro- already has issued endorsements for 34 websites. These not individuals. Traditional media organizations phy, given to the national player of the year. websites, in the opinion of the USBWA, deserve full (newspapers, magazines, radio and TV stations or The four players were also among the 12 players consideration when applying for credentials to NCAA networks) and independent websites should apply named to the midseason watch list for the Wayman member institutions’ home games, college basketball for endorsement on behalf of their staff members. Tisdale Award, given to the nation’s top freshman. tournament events and the NCAA tournament. Freelancers should apply for accreditation either Balloting for the USBWA’s All-America Team, The credentialing task force was set up to identify through or on behalf of the media organization for All-District Teams and the association’s individual criteria that would be especially helpful to sports which they will be covering an event. awards will take place in March. The Oscar Robert- information directors when evaluating sites for the Current members of the Online Credentialing son Trophy will be presented at a news conference purpose of either granting or denying credential requests. Task Force are Randy McClure, Rush the Court and on Friday, March 31, at the Final Four in Phoenix. The task force was comprised initially of reporters the USBWA’s new media liaison; Joe Mitch, USBWA The Henry Iba Coach of the Year will be presented from traditional print and online organizations, SIDs executive director; and Kirk Wessler, Peoria Journal at the association’s awards breakfast the following and representatives from APSE and the USBWA. The Star and a past president of the USBWA. Chris DiSano, Monday. The presentation of the Wayman Tisdale task force agreed that the APSE’s statement of ethics formerly of College Chalktalk, served the first two years Award is to be announced. guidelines constituted a good model for professional on the committee when it began evaluating websites. Here are the midseason watch lists: journalism websites to follow. For a list of websites endorsed by the USBWA Oscar Robertson Trophy The intent of the USBWA is twofold: 1) to and to apply for endorsement, go to the USBWA’s Dwayne Bacon, Florida State; Lonzo Ball, provide support for online entities that meet reasonable website at usbwa.com and click on the Credentialing UCLA; Joel Berry II, North Carolina; De’Aaron expectations of professional editorial oversight and Application link. Fox, Kentucky; Markelle Fultz, Washington; Ethan adherence to journalistic and ethical standards; and 2) to Happ, Wisconsin; Josh Hart, Villanova; Marcus provide a service and a resource for media coordinators, Bogaczyk named to Keene, Central Michigan; Luke Kennard, Duke; who can take into account USBWA endorsement when Jock Landale, Saint Mary’s; TJ Leaf, UCLA; Lauri considering a request to grant credentials. Virgina Sports Hall of Fame Markkanen, Arizona; Kelan Martin, Butler; Frank Receiving endorsement from the USBWA does Jack Bogaczyk, who spent 28 years in the sports Mason III, Kansas; Malik Monk, Kentucky; Johna- not guarantee that a website will be credentialed, media business in Roanoke, Va., was named to the than Motley, Baylor; Alec Peters, Valparaiso; Caleb however. NCAA-member institutions and other event- Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. Bogaczyk spent 27 of Swanigan, Purdue; Nigel Williams-Goss, Gonzaga. sponsoring organizations retain the sole right to grant those years in the newspaper business, first at The Wayman Tisdale Award or deny credentials. World News and then The Lonzo Ball, UCLA; De’Aaron Fox, Kentucky; When reviewing applications from websites for Roanoke Times after the Markelle Fultz, Washington; Jonathan Isaac, Florida endorsement, the task force thoroughly vets every site and merger of the two papers. Lodge Notes State; Josh Jackson, Kansas; TJ Leaf, UCLA; Lauri uses the following criteria to judge a website’s legitimacy: Bogaczyk was the beat Markkanen, Arizona; Malik Monk, Kentucky; Justin Editorial oversight and adherence to journalistic writer covering VMI and Virginia Tech from 1979-88. Patton, Creighton; Shamorie Ponds, St. John’s; Dennis and ethical standards; evaluation of demonstrated His award-winning 35-part series on Hokies athletics in Smith Jr., North Carolina State; Jayson Tatum, Duke. proprietary, rather than aggregate, content; experience 1985 contributed to administrative and cultural changes of staff; scope of coverage; balance of coverage; in the Tech program.