Search

A SPIRIT THAT IS NOT AFRAID

Search
Home
Coronavirus
Community
Sports
Campus
Lifestyle
Opinion
Blogs
Video
Photo
Audio
About Us
Classifieds
Advertise

Auburn's News Source

The Auburn Plainsman

Tuesday, January 19, 2021 Print Edition

Send a News Tip
Donate
  • Coronavirus
  • Community
  • Campus
  • Sports
  • Lifestyle
  • Opinion
  • Video
  • Photo
  • About Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Community
  • Campus
  • Sports
  • Lifestyle
  • Opinion
  • Video
  • Photo
  • Audio
  • Blogs
  • About Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise

11/17/2020, 2:45pm

Unique Thompson named preseason First-Team All-SEC; Katrina McClain Award watch list

By Jake Gonzalez | Sports Writer
Unique Thompson named preseason First-Team All-SEC; Katrina McClain Award watch list
Kathryn Mussell
Unique Thompson (20) eyes the basket during the Auburn v. Alabama women's basketball game on January 12, 2020 in Auburn, AL.

Share

  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Mail
  • Print

The list of preseason accolades for Auburn's Unique Thompson is continuing to grow as Thompson was named to the preseason All-SEC First-Team on Tuesday. 

This honor comes after Thompson was named to the Katrina McClain Award watch list last week. 

Thompson was an All-SEC selection and an honorable mention for the AP All-American team a year ago. For the second straight season, Thompson was one of 20 players named to the Katrina McClain Award watch list. 

The Katrina McClain Award is given to the top power forward in Division 1 women’s basketball and is named after the former Georgia standout. The award is given by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association. 

“It is great to have Unique Thompson back,” said Auburn head coach Terri Williams-Flournoy. “We’re blessed to actually have a real back to the basket post player.”

In 29 games last season, Thompson recorded 22 double-doubles and was one shy of the national record for double-doubles. The past two seasons have seen the senior averaged a double-double, making her the first player to do that in program history.

“She has great touch around the rim,” said Auburn guard Honesty Scott-Grayson about Thompson. "She’s a great defensive player, offensive player. There’s not much I can say that’s bad about her.”


Sign up for our newsletter

Get The Plainsman straight to your inbox.


The senior will look to build on last season's success and the preseason expectations when the Tigers open against USC Upstate in Auburn Arena on Nov. 25 at 6 p.m. CST. 

Share

Do you like this story? The Plainsman doesn't accept money from tuition or student fees, and we don't charge a subscription fee. But you can donate to support The Plainsman.

Support The Plainsman

Jake Gonzalez | Sports Writer



Related Stories

East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Ala. on Thursday, June 16, 2016. 

EAMC reports rise in COVID hospitalizations after holidays

By My Ly | Assistant Community Editor

Unique Thompson (20) shoots over Natalie Armstrong (45) during the game between Auburn and Samford at Auburn Arena on Nov 28, 2020; Auburn, AL, USA. Photo via: Shanna Lockwood/AU Athletics

Tigers fall to Gators 68-54

By Dylan Fox | Sports Writer

Coffee at Cater/Jan 11, 2021/Ashton Scott

‘Cup at Cater’ promotes awareness of human trafficking

By Emma Kirkemier | Campus Reporter


The Auburn Plainsman welcomes thoughtful discussion on all of our stories, but please keep comments civil and on-topic.


Editor's Picks


1/15/2021, 4:52pm

Auburn University extends remote operations through Jan. 31

By Collins Keith | Assistant Campus Editor

1/15/2021, 12:31pm

Auburn softball's SEC schedule released


1/14/2021, 11:18am

Thank You, Gus


1/14/2021, 10:30am

Public library puppet shows take to the virtual stage


Virtual Print Edition


Plainsman Podcasts

The Auburn Plainsman To Homepage
  • About
  • Contact
  • Archives
  • Advertise
  • Letters

All Rights Reserved

© Copyright 2021 The Auburn Plainsman

Powered by Solutions by The State News.