Markowski Named 1 of 10 Finalists for Lisa Leslie Award
Nebraska true senior Alexis Markowski was named one of 10 finalists for the Lisa Leslie Center of the Year Award by the Basketball Hall of Fame's Naismith Starting 5 committee on Friday, Feb. 7.
Markowski, a 6-3 center from Lincoln, Neb., is leading Nebraska in both scoring (14.8 ppg) and rebounding (7.7 rpg) through 23 games as a starter for the 16-7 Huskers in 2024-25.
The three-time All-Big Ten center and three-time Lisa Leslie Award candidate has pushed her career totals to 1,704 points and 1,134 rebounds, ranking second all-time at Nebraska in rebounding and 11th in scoring.
The four-year starter also owns the Nebraska career record with 48 double-doubles, including her eighth double-double of the season with 21 points and 11 rebounds on Thursday against Michigan.
Among finalists for the 2025 Lisa Leslie Award, only seventh-year Kansas State center Ayoka Lee has more career points, rebounds and double-doubles than Markowski.
Markowski has led Nebraska to three postseason tournament appearances in her first three seasons, including a trip to the second round of the NCAA Tournament as a junior in 2024, and a bid to the 2022 NCAA Tournament as a true freshman.
Fans can support their favorite players in the remaining rounds by participating in Fan Voting, presented by Dell Technologies, starting today at hoophallawards.com.
The Fan Vote will count as one committee vote during the final selection process for the Lisa Leslie Center of the Year Award.
The final five candidates for the award will be released to the public the week of March 4.
For more information on the Naismith Starting 5 awards, visit hoophallawards.com and follow @hoophallU and #LeslieAward on X and Instagram.
Lisa Leslie Center of the Year Award Finalists
Lauren Betts, UCLA
Alexis Markowski, Nebraska
Rayah Marshall, USC
Audi Crooks, Iowa State
Ayoka Lee, Kansas State
Sedona Prince, TCU
Raegan Beers, Oklahoma
Clara Strack, Kentucky
Taylor Jones, Texas
Brooklyn Meyer, South Dakota State