Ole Miss women's basketball star Cotie McMahon added a new one to her list of accolades this season on Sunday.
The Ohio native's consistent performance this season didn't go unnoticed by the
Wooden Award National Advisory Board, as they named her among the 15 student-athletes selected for the Wooden Award All America Team and the Wooden Award Trophy, recognizing the Most Outstanding Women's College Basketball Player in the United States.
The forward is to be named on the 2025-26 John R. Wooden Award National Ballot.
This would be her 20th personal feat this season after making it to the Cheryl Miller Small Forward of the Year Top 10 Watch List and the Jersey Mike's Naismith Trophy Women's College Player of the Year Late-Season Team.
McMahon's recognition in the nationwide award makes her status as one of the elite in the nation more evident, especially given her 675-point season.
Averaging 21.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.6 assists in conference games, McMahon's performance came in clutch on days when the Rebels needed her the most. That also explains the multiple accolades the SEC Newcomer of the Year has raked in.
2025-26 John R. Wooden Award Women's National Ballot
Raegan Beers – Oklahoma
Lauren Betts – UCLA
Mikayla Blakes – Vanderbilt
Madison Booker – Texas
Jaloni Cambridge – Ohio State
Audi Crooks – Iowa State
Joyce Edwards – South Carolina
Azzi Fudd – UConn
Rori Harmon – Texas
Hannah Hidalgo – Notre Dame
Flau'jae Johnson – LSU
Cotie McMahon– Ole Miss
Olivia Miles – TCU
Olivia Olson – Michigan
Sarah Strong – UConn
McMahon would still have the March Madness and the NCAA Tournament to further solidify that elite status and make the mark she's leaving on Oxford permanent.