HOPEWELL, N.J.--Her Hoop Stats announced Tuesday, March 10 that redshirt senior Sara Rhine of the Drake University women's basketball has been named a finalist for the 2020 Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year Award. Rhine is one of five finalists for the inaugural award.

The Becky Hammon Award presented by Her Hoop Stats is awarded to the nation's top player in any of the 25 mid-major conferences. Rhine was previously named to the semifinalist list and was named to the early-season watch list along with teammate Becca Hittner. The winner will be announced on Wednesday, April 1.

Rhine is one of the most efficient scorers in the nation, shooting 70.0 percent from two-point range this season which leads the nation among players with three or more attempts per game. The redshirt senior surpassed 2,000 points earlier this season and has currently scored 2,186 points in her career.

Hammon was a three-time All-American during her career at Colorado State and led the Rams to the Sweet 16 in 1999, the program's only appearance to this day. In 2016 she was named one of the top 20 players in WNBA history. Hammon was the second female coach in NBA history when she began coaching for the San Antonio Spurs in 2014.

"I think it's awesome to recognize players who maybe don't have the glitz and glamour or privilege of being on national TV, but are doing great things on their journey through college hoops," said Coach Hammon about the award.

Rhine and the Bulldogs will kick off their MVC Tournament on Friday at 6 p.m. against the winner of SIU vs. Evansville.