Atlanta Tipoff Club | March 3, 2021 10 semifinalists named for Werner Ladder Naismith Trophy Women's Coach of the Year Women's basketball's second top-16 reveal unveils 2021 NCAA tournament region names Share The Atlanta Tipoff Club announced today 10 semifinalists for the Werner Ladder Naismith Women's Coach of the Year award. The ACC, Pac-12 and SEC lead in representation with two coaches from each conference. NAISMITH WPOY: Semifinalists for Naismith Women's Player of the Year award announced Previous recipients on the list include UConn's Geno Auriemma and Stanford's Tara VanDerveer, who have a combined 10 Coach of the Year awards between them. The Atlanta Tipoff Club will release a list of four finalists on March 18, with the winner being announced on April 3. NAME SCHOOL CONFERENCE Geno Auriemma UConn Big East Adia Barnes Arizona Pac-12 Gary Blair Texas A&M SEC Mike Carey West Virginia Big 12 Jose Fernandez USF AAC Brenda Frese Maryland Big Ten Wes Moore NC State ACC Joni Taylor Georgia SEC Tara VanDerveer Stanford Pac-12 Jeff Walz Louisville ACC 2022 March Madness South Carolina beats UConn for 2022 title | Tournament results | Full bracket BRACKET TRACKER: How every perfect bracket busted STORE: Official South Carolina championship gear| Latest college basketball gear You have to see San Jose State's new glow-in-the-dark basketball court San Jose State's new basketball court at Provident Credit Union Event Center is something to see. READ MORE Finalist cities announced for 2027-2031 NCAA Division I Women's Final Fours Seven cities have been selected by the Division I Women’s Basketball Committee as finalists to host the NCAA Women’s Final Four from 2027 through 2031. READ MORE Rutgers' C. Vivian Stringer announces retirement after Hall of Fame coaching career Rutgers women's basketball coach C. Vivian Stringer announces her retirement after a Hall of Fame career, leaving the game with 1,055 wins and countless lives improved through leadership, mentorship and guidance. READ MORE