The award won't be given away until April 7, but the Women's Basketball Coaches Association has narrowed down its list of Wade Trophy candidates, cutting the group to 13 players.

Duke was the only school with two candidates, as Alana Beard and Iciss Tillis were named to the list.

The group also included Vanderbilt's Chantelle Anderson, Drake's Carla Bennett, UCLA's Michelle Greco, Tennessee's Kara Lawson, Penn State's Kelly Mazzante, Kansas State's Nicole Ohlde, Stanford's Nicole Powell, Connecticut's Diana Taurasi, Mississippi State's LaToya Thomas, Minnesota's Lindsay Whalen and Purdue's Shereka Wright.

The State Farm Wade Trophy is presented annually to the best NCAA Division I women's basketball player. Candidates are selected based on game and season statistics, effect on team, leadership, character and overall playing ability.

The Wade Trophy will be presented on April 7 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in conjunction with the Final Four.