Story byWill Sarah Strong win Player of the Year? Teams flying under the radar + 2016 throwback trend: WNBA editionCassandra Negley·Caroline FentonWed, January 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM UTC·1 min readSubscribe to Hoops 360Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeHoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley break down their midseason picks for college basketball’s biggest awards. The hosts discuss who’s leading the Player of the Year race as of now, along with Defensive Player of the Year, Freshman of the Year and Coach of the Year.