From FSU sports information:
Florida State sophomore guard Ta’Niya Latson is one of 20 student-athletes selected to the Ann Meyers-Drysdale Shooting Guard of the Year Preseason Watch List, announced on Tuesday afternoon by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
In her astounding freshman campaign, Latson was a finalist for the Drysdale Award after establishing the ACC’s single-season freshman scoring record with 659 total points. The Miami native led the ACC averaging 21.3 points per game.
Among the list of 20 selections for the award, Latson is the youngest by class as the only sophomore. She is one of two selections from the ACC, joining junior Notre Dame guard Sonia Citron.
The list will be narrowed down to 10 selections toward the end of January, and just like Latson last year, players have a chance to play themselves onto the list throughout the season.
Latson leads an upstart Florida State team earning preseason praise for the talent it has returning, including bringing back junior forward Makayla Timpson and graduate guard Sara Bejedi. Graduate transfer guard Alexis Tucker adds a key offensive piece from UC Santa Barbara, as well as the top-ranked junior college player last season in physical forward Sakyia White.
Fans can catch their first glimpse of the team in action with FSU’s first of two exhibition games on Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. against Flagler College at the Tucker Center. Admission is free.