Vanderbilt's Blakes, Ralph Finalists for Top Awards

0:00On March 26, Vanderbilt Women's Basketball is making ways with two key figures as finalists for top national awards. Guard Michaela Blake's is in the running for the Naysmith Trophy as Women's College Player of the Year and head coach Shay Rauf is a finalist for the Women's College Coach of the Year honor. Blake's has powered the team all season, averaging more than 27 points per game overall and 30 points in conference play. She's been the driving force behind Vanderbilt's strong 29 wins and four losses record, which earned them a spot in the Sweet 16. This marks a big milestone for the program under Rauf in her fifth season, as they haven't reached the Sweet 16 since 2009. Her leadership has brought fresh energy and relevance to Vanderbilt and women's hoops. Other standout players in the player finalists mix include Lauren Betz from UCLA, plus as a FUD in Sarah Strong from Yukon. For coaches, Rauf joins legends like Geno Ariama of Yukon, Corey Close of UCLA, and

1:01Vic Schaefer of Texas. Voting wraps up at 11am, Central Time on March 30th, with winners revealed on April 1st. This duo has Vanderbilt buzzing and sets the stage for even bigger things ahead.