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Kaitlyn Read of NYU Named WBCA All-American

Kaitlyn Read of NYU Named WBCA All-American

From NYU Athletics

Kaitlyn Read of the New York University women's basketball team was named an All-American by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) on Thursday, March 15. Read was one of just 10 players across the country to receive the honor.

Earlier this postseason, Read was named the East Region Player of the Year by D3hoops.com and the University Athletic Association (UAA) Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year. She led NYU in scoring (19.9 - third-highest in program history), assists (5.1) and steals (3.7), while also averaging 5.5 rpg. Her 577 points and 148 assists also set single-season program records. 

This is Read's second-career All-America honor as she was also named an Honorable Mention All-American by D3hoops.com following her sophomore season.

The University Park, TX, native has completed her career #2 on NYU's all-time scoring list (1,839), #1 in assists (429) and #2 in steals (400), and received the prestigious Jostens Trophy on Thursday.