Villanova’s Maddy Siegrist wins Katrina McClain Award as the nation’s top power forward
Siegrist recently announced that she’ll forego her fifth year and declare herself eligible for the WNBA Draft later this month.
Coach Denise Dillon (left) and Maddy Siegrist of Villanova walk off the court after their victory over Florida Gulf Coast in the second round of the women's NCAA Tournament.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
On Saturday, the Villanova forward received the Katrina McClain Award, given annually to the best power forward in women’s basketball. Siegrist who recently announced that she’ll forgo her fifth year and declare herself eligible for the WNBA Draft later this month, led the nation in scoring with 29.2 points per game.
The McClain Award is the latest for the reigning Big East player of the year, who also became a USBWA and AP All-America recipient, breaking multiple school, conference, and NCAA records.
“The contributions that Katrina McClain made to women’s basketball along with her amazing career accomplishments make winning this award so special,” said Siegrist via a release. “It is a great honor even to be nominated for the award that bears her name. Each of the other finalists this year had outstanding seasons and I am incredibly humbled to have been chosen as the winner. This award means a great deal to me, and I will continue trying to live up to its name.”
Maddy Siegrist and the Villanova women's basketball team salute the fans after the Selection Sunday show for the women's NCAA Tournament on March 12, 2023 at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Maddy Siegrist (right) of Villanova celebrates after drawing a foul on Miami during the 4th quarter of their Sweet Sixteen NCAA Women's Tournament game in Greenville, South Carolina on March 24, 2023. Destiny Harden (left) and Lola Pendande of Miami disagree with the call.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Maddy Siegrist (center) and Villanova teammates huddle before their game against Florida Gulf Coast in the 2nd round Women's NCAA Tournament.at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University on March 20, 2023Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Maddy Siegrist of Villanova shoots over a Florida Gulf Coast defender during the 2nd half of a 2nd round Women's NCAA Tournament.at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University on March 20, 2023Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Maddy Siegrist (left) of Villanova battles for theball with Anaya Peoples of DePaul during the first half of a Big East Tournament quarterfinals game on March 4, 2023 at Mohegan Sun In Uncasville, CT.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Maddy Siegrist of Villanova shoots over Florida Gulf Coast defenders during the 2nd half of a 2nd round Women's NCAA Tournament.at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University on March 20, 2023Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Maddy Siegrist of Villanova is removed from their victory over Florida Gulf Coast to a standing ovation as the team advances in the Women's NCAA Tournament.at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University on March 20, 2023Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Maddy Siegrist (left) hugs Coach Denise Dillon of Villanova after their victory over Florida Gulf Coast to advance in the Women's NCAA Tournament.at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University on March 20, 2023. It was COach Dillon's 400thcareer victory.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Coach Denise Dillon (left) and Maddy Siegrist of Villanova walk off the court after their victory over Florida Gulf Coast in a 2nd round Women's NCAA Tournament.at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University on March 20, 2023Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Maddy Siegrist (center) of Villanova celebrates as she watches the ball drop through the basket after scoring and getting fouled against Cleveland State during the 1st half of a Women's NCAA Tournament.at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University on March 18, 2023. The basket and foul shot put Siegrist 1000 points for the season.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Maddy Siegrist (center) of Villanova celebrates with Kaitlyn Orihel (left) and Bella Runyan after scoring and getting fouled against Cleveland State during the 1st half of a Women's NCAA Tournament.at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University on March 18, 2023. The basket and foul shot put Siegrist 100points for the season.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Maddy Siegrist of Villanova is hugged by her mother after their victory over Florida Gulf Coast in a 2nd round Women's NCAA Tournament.at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University on March 20, 2023Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Maddy Siegrist of Villanova reacts after a UConn turnover during the 2nd half on Feb. 18, 2023 at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Maddy Siegrist of Villanova goes up for a shot against Anaya Peoples (center) of DePaul during the 2nd half on Feb. 21, 2023 at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Maddy Siegrist of Villanova shoots over Karla Erjavec of Miami during the 2nd half of their Sweet Sixteen NCAA Women's Tournament game in Greenville, South Carolina on March 24, 2023.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Maddy Siegrist of Villanova pulls down a rebound against UConn during the first half on Feb. 18, 2023 at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Maddy Siegrist of Villanova drives the baseline against Creighton during the Big East Tournament semifinal game on March 5, 2023 at Mohegan Sun In Uncasville, CT.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Villanova hosted Hoops Mania to kick off the season the upcoming season for the men's and women's teams on Oct. 1, 2022. Maddy Siegrist runs out on the court.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Villanova hosted Hoops Mania to kick off the season the upcoming season for the men's and women's teams on Oct. 1, 2022. Maddy Siegrist runs out on the court.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Maddy Siegrist, right, of Villanova is presented with the Big East women's player of the year trophy by Valerie B. Ackerman, Commissioner of the Big East before the game against Creighton in the Big East Tournament semifinal game on March 5, 2023 at Mohegan Sun In Uncasville, CT.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Maddie Siegrist (left) of Villanova was honored during a Big East Tournament game at Madison Square Garden on March 8, 2023. She was the Big East player of the year and female scholar of the year.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Maddy Siegrist (center) of Villanova was honored before the game against Marquette on Feb. 1, 2023 for breaking the school scoring record for both men ans women at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University. Siegrist broke the record during a game at Creighton on Jan. 20. Athletic Director Mark Jackson is left and coach Denise Dillon is right. The event also celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Maddy Siegrist (left) is presented with a ceremonial basketball by Coach Denise Dillon (right) of Villanova for scoring over 2,000 points in her career prior to the game against St. Joseph's on Dec. 10, 2022 at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University. Siegrist added 31 points to her career total in the game.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Maddy Siegrist of Villanova was honored before the game against Marquette on Feb. 1, 2023 for breaking the school scoring record for both men ans women at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University. Siegrist broke the record during a game at Creighton on Jan. 20. She tosses the commenorative ball to her teammates.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Young fans of Maddy Siegrist of Villanova at their game against Providence on Feb. 24, 2022 at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
It was senior night at Villanova. Maddy Siegrist and Brooke Mullin were honored before Villanova's game against Providence on Feb. 24, 2023 at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University. Fans and family of Siegrist were out in numbers.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
The packed Villanova student section for the game against Florida Gulf Coast in the Women's NCAA Tournament.at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University on March 20, 2023Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Maddy Siegrist of Villanova shoots over DePaul defenders during the 2nd half on Feb. 21, 2023 at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Maddy Siegrist of Villanova goes up for a basket against Creighton during the Big East Tournament semifinal game on March 5, 2023 at Mohegan Sun In Uncasville, CT.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Maddy Siegrist and Villanova huddle after their victory over Cleveland State in a Women's NCAA Tournament.at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University on March 18, 2023Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
L-R: Brooke Mullin, Denise Dillon, Maddy Siegrist, Lucy Olsen and the Villanova women's basketball team celebrate as they watch the Selection Sunday show for the women's NCAA Tournament on March 12, 2023 at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Maddy Siegrist of Villanova shoots against Creighton during the first half of a Big East Tournament semifinal game on March 5, 2023 at Mohegan Sun In Uncasville, CT.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
It was senior night at Villanova. Maddy Siegrist and Brooke Mullin were honored before Villanova's game against Providence on Feb. 24, 2023 at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University. Maddy Siegrist is escorted by her parents.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Maddy Siegrist (left) of Villanova is hugged by associate head coach Joe Mullaney during Senior Night ceremonies before their game against Providence on Feb. 24, 2022 at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
It was senior night at Villanova. Maddy Siegrist (left center) and Brooke Mullin were honored before Villanova's game against Providence on Feb. 24, 2023 at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Maddy Siegrist of Villanova is greeted by family and friends after the game. Siegrist was honored before the game against Marquette on Feb. 1, 2023 for breaking the school scoring record for both men ans women at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University. Siegrist broke the record during a game at Creighton on Jan. 20.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
L-R: Megan Olbrys, Lucy Olsen, and Maddy Siegrist of Villanova after their win over Marquette on Feb. 1, 2020 at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Maddy Siegrist of Villanova is removed from their victory over Florida Gulf Coast to a standing ovation as the team advances in the Women's NCAA Tournament.at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University on March 20, 2023Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Maddy Siegrist (left) of Villanova shoots after squeezing by Aaliyah Edwards of UConn during the first half of a Big East Tournament championship game on March 6, 2023 at Mohegan Sun In Uncasville, CT.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Maddy Siegrist of Villanova shoots over DePaul defenders during the first half of a Big East Tournament quarterfinals game on March 4, 2023 at Mohegan Sun In Uncasville, CT.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Maddy Siegrist (right) of Villanova blocks a shot by Sha Carter of Florida Gulf Coast during the 1st half of a 2nd round Women's NCAA Tournament.at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University on March 20, 2023Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Maddy Siegrist (right) of Villanova shoots over Danielle Patterson of St. John's during the 2nd half on Jan. 14, 2023 at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University. Siegrist led the Villanova comeback with 32 points.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
L-R: Bella Runyan, Kylie Swider, Brooks Mullin, and Maddy Siegrist run after Maddie Burke of Villanova after their victory over St. John's on Jan. 14, 2023 at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University. Burke hit two 3-pointers down the stretch.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
L-R: Maddy Siegrist, Kylies Swider, Brooke Mullin, Maddie Burke, Kaitlyn Orihel, Megan Olbrys, and Lucy Olsen of Villanova celebrate after their victory over Florida Gulf Coast in a 2nd round Women's NCAA Tournament.at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University on March 20, 2023Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
Siegrist won’t need to wait long to see if she’ll be the recipient of yet another prestigious college basketball award as on Thursday, she was named as one of five finalists for the Wooden Award, given to the nation’s top men’s and women’s players.
The women’s winner of the Wooden Award will be announced ahead of Monday’s NCAA men’s championship game on ESPN.
