Press Release :: Women's Basketball Coaches Association

ATLANTA - Brittney Vaughn of the University of Arkansas has been chosen to receive the Women's Basketball Coaches Association's (WBCA) Robin Roberts/WBCA Broadcasting Scholarship Award.

The Robin Roberts/WBCA Broadcasting Scholarship Award is presented annually to one female collegiate basketball player who intends to pursue graduate work and a career in sports communications/journalism. As part of the scholarship, $500 is provided by Robin Roberts for travel to/from the WBCA National Convention for the recipient, while $4,500 goes directly to the institution for the student's tuition.

"Brittney has succeeded both academically and athletically which makes me so proud to present her with the Robin Roberts/WBCA Broadcasting Scholarship," said WBCA CEO Beth Bass. "On behalf of the WBCA, I wish her nothing but the best in all future endeavors."

Vaughn, who hails from Plano, Texas, has had a solid senior year averaging better than 10 points per game and 4.5 assists. She was named to the All-Tournament Team at the 2007 Blue Sky Classic and the 2008 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District, Second Team. In addition, Vaughn has been selected to participate in the 2008 Nike's So You Want to be a Coach program.

Aside from spending time on the court and in the classroom, Vaughn has spent a number of hours pursuing her interest in media. During her junior year, she used a department video camera to provide a "Brittney Cam" look at the Southeastern Conference Media Day. The previous season, Vaughn had her own show on the campus radio station, KXUA.

Vaughn will receive the award on Tuesday, April 8, during the WBCA Awards Luncheon presented by State Farm and Jostens at Noon (ET) in the Marriott Waterside's Grand Ballroom. The luncheon is a part of the 2008 WBCA National Convention, held in conjunction with the NCAA® Women's Final Four® in Tampa Bay, Fla.

About the WBCA
Founded in 1981, the WBCA promotes women's basketball by unifying coaches at all levels to develop a reputable identity for the sport and to foster and promote the development of the game as a sport for women and girls. For additional information about the WBCA, please visit wbca.org.