Parker Bohn III
Credentials: Named 2002 PBA Player of the Year. Led PBA Tour in 2001-02 with five titles. Also led in money, average (221.5), points, finals appearances, match play appearances and cashes.

Past ESPY's: 2000 Bowler

Jason Couch
Credentials: Tied record for fastest to $1 million in career earnings (253 tournaments). Tied for second-most finals appearances. Won one title. Second in PBA Tour scoring average (220.9).

Past ESPY's: none

Carolyn Dorin-Ballard
Credentials: Broke or tied 11 PWBA records, won seven titles in 2001.

Past ESPY's: none

Pete Weber 
Credentials: Won three PBA Tour titles in 2001-02, including a near-perfect 299 televised match. Surpassed legendary father, Dick, on the all-time PBA Champions list.

Past ESPY's: none

Walter Ray Williams Jr.
Credentials: Won two titles and tied for second-most finals appearances. Finished second in 2001-02 PBA Tour Points.

Past ESPY's: 1998, 1999 and 2001 Bowler