Texas Tech University Athletics
October 28, 2026 | Women's Basketball
Bristow named among the nationโs top 20 small forwards the Naismith Halll of Fame ahead of the 2026-27 season
LUBBOCK, Texas โ Coming off a standout junior campaign that helped lead the Lady Raiders back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2013, Tech forward Jalynn Bristow has been named to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame preseason top 20 small forward watch list, as announced by the organization Wednesday afternoon.
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The latest recognition adds to an already impressive resume for Bristow, who is one of just two returners and was one of the Lady Raiders' top contributors on last season's 26-win squad. The Cheryl Miller Award, now in its 10th year, recognizes the top small forward in NCAA Division I women's college basketball.
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Bristow made her presence felt on both ends of the floor last season, leading the Big 12 with 69 total blocks while remaining a threat from the perimeter with 42 made 3-pointers.
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The Holiday, Texas, native finished third on the team in scoring with 353 points while pacing the Lady Raiders on the glass with 189 rebounds. Her production helped power Tech to a 26-8 record, its most wins since 2002-03, and its first NCAA Tournament appearance in nearly 13 years.
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Bristow has already showcased that same dominance ahead of the 2026-27 season, dropping a team-high 26 points while pacing the Lady Raiders with nine rebounds, just one shy of a double-double, in Tech's exhibition victory over Angelo State on Oct. 18.
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Named after three-time Naismith Player of the Year and Class of 1995 Hall of Famer Cheryl Miller, the award's watch list will be narrowed from 20 candidates to 10 in February before five finalists are announced in March.
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Lady Raider Nationย can support Bristow through fan voting beginning Friday, Oct. 30. The five finalists will ultimately be presented to Miller and the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame's selection committee, which is composed of women's college basketball personnel, including media members, head coaches, sports information directors and Hall of Famers.
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Follow the Lady Raiders: Keep up with Texas Tech women's basketball news at TexasTech.com and at team's social media on Instagram, X and Facebook. ย
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Lady Raider season tickets are still available for the 2026-27 season by visitingย TexasTech.com/tickets. Or you can purchase single game tickets at TexasTech.com/WBBSINGLE.
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The latest recognition adds to an already impressive resume for Bristow, who is one of just two returners and was one of the Lady Raiders' top contributors on last season's 26-win squad. The Cheryl Miller Award, now in its 10th year, recognizes the top small forward in NCAA Division I women's college basketball.
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Bristow made her presence felt on both ends of the floor last season, leading the Big 12 with 69 total blocks while remaining a threat from the perimeter with 42 made 3-pointers.
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The Holiday, Texas, native finished third on the team in scoring with 353 points while pacing the Lady Raiders on the glass with 189 rebounds. Her production helped power Tech to a 26-8 record, its most wins since 2002-03, and its first NCAA Tournament appearance in nearly 13 years.
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Bristow has already showcased that same dominance ahead of the 2026-27 season, dropping a team-high 26 points while pacing the Lady Raiders with nine rebounds, just one shy of a double-double, in Tech's exhibition victory over Angelo State on Oct. 18.
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Named after three-time Naismith Player of the Year and Class of 1995 Hall of Famer Cheryl Miller, the award's watch list will be narrowed from 20 candidates to 10 in February before five finalists are announced in March.
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Lady Raider Nationย can support Bristow through fan voting beginning Friday, Oct. 30. The five finalists will ultimately be presented to Miller and the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame's selection committee, which is composed of women's college basketball personnel, including media members, head coaches, sports information directors and Hall of Famers.
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Follow the Lady Raiders: Keep up with Texas Tech women's basketball news at TexasTech.com and at team's social media on Instagram, X and Facebook. ย
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Lady Raider season tickets are still available for the 2026-27 season by visitingย TexasTech.com/tickets. Or you can purchase single game tickets at TexasTech.com/WBBSINGLE.
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