Kubek Named to Preseason Katrina McClain Watch List
TALLAHASSEE – Florida State forward Allie Kubek was one of 20 student-athletes nominated for the Katrina McClain Power Forward of the Year watch list, announced by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association on Thursday.
The Katrina McClain Award, now in its ninth year, recognizes the top power forwards in women’s NCAA Division I college basketball. It is named after the two-time All-American, 1987 National Player of the Year, and Class of 2012 Hall of Famer.
Before transferring to Florida State ahead of 2025-26, Kubek played three seasons at Maryland after two seasons at Towson. In the 2024-25 season, Kubek scored double figures in 15 games, allowing her to reach 1,000 career points in her 92nd career game.
Kubek led the Terps to the Sweet 16 last season, with an NCAA Tournament average of 15.7 points, 8.3 rebounds and 80 percent (4-5) from three-point. In the double overtime win over No. 21 Alabama in the second round, Kubek scored 19 points with a season high 12 rebounds and five assists. Kubek added 12 points with five boards vs. No.2 South Carolina in the Sweet 16.
In the 2023-24 season, Kubek scored in the double figures in 14 games. Kubek reached her career high with 29 points and set the Maryland NCAA Tournament record with seven threes made against Iowa State in the first round.
Kubek follows Makayla Timpson on the list. Timpson was named a Top 5 finalist for the award in 2024-25 and was a semifinalist for the 2025 Naismith Women’s Defensive Player of the Year.
In two preseason games this season, Kubek swatted three blocks and grabbed six rebounds against Alabama. Kubek recorded 10 rebounds and five points in the Seminoles victory over Tampa.
Fans can support their favorite player by participating in Fan Voting starting on Oct. 31. In late January, the watch list of 20 players for the 2026 Karl Malone and Katrina McClain Awards will be narrowed to 10, and then in late February, to just five. In March, the five finalists will be presented to Malone, McClain, and the Hall of Fame’s selection committees, where winners will be selected. The Selection Committees for the Karl Malone and Katrina McClain Awards are composed of top men’s and women’s college basketball personnel, including media members, head coaches, sports information directors, and Hall of Famers.
The winner of the 2026 Malone and McClain Awards will be presented on a to-be-determined date, along with the other four members of the Men’s and Women’s Starting Five. Additional awards being presented include the Bob Cousy and Nancy Lieberman Awards (Point Guard), Jerry West and Ann Meyers Drysdale Awards (Shooting Guard), Julius Erving and Cheryl Miller Awards (Small Forward), and the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Lisa Leslie Awards (Center).
The Seminoles will officially open the 2025-26 season on Nov. 3 at 6 p.m., hosting Florida A&M. Single game tickets are now on sale on seminoles.com/tickets.
The Katrina McClain Award, now in its ninth year, recognizes the top power forwards in women’s NCAA Division I college basketball. It is named after the two-time All-American, 1987 National Player of the Year, and Class of 2012 Hall of Famer.
Before transferring to Florida State ahead of 2025-26, Kubek played three seasons at Maryland after two seasons at Towson. In the 2024-25 season, Kubek scored double figures in 15 games, allowing her to reach 1,000 career points in her 92nd career game.
Kubek led the Terps to the Sweet 16 last season, with an NCAA Tournament average of 15.7 points, 8.3 rebounds and 80 percent (4-5) from three-point. In the double overtime win over No. 21 Alabama in the second round, Kubek scored 19 points with a season high 12 rebounds and five assists. Kubek added 12 points with five boards vs. No.2 South Carolina in the Sweet 16.
In the 2023-24 season, Kubek scored in the double figures in 14 games. Kubek reached her career high with 29 points and set the Maryland NCAA Tournament record with seven threes made against Iowa State in the first round.
Kubek follows Makayla Timpson on the list. Timpson was named a Top 5 finalist for the award in 2024-25 and was a semifinalist for the 2025 Naismith Women’s Defensive Player of the Year.
In two preseason games this season, Kubek swatted three blocks and grabbed six rebounds against Alabama. Kubek recorded 10 rebounds and five points in the Seminoles victory over Tampa.
Fans can support their favorite player by participating in Fan Voting starting on Oct. 31. In late January, the watch list of 20 players for the 2026 Karl Malone and Katrina McClain Awards will be narrowed to 10, and then in late February, to just five. In March, the five finalists will be presented to Malone, McClain, and the Hall of Fame’s selection committees, where winners will be selected. The Selection Committees for the Karl Malone and Katrina McClain Awards are composed of top men’s and women’s college basketball personnel, including media members, head coaches, sports information directors, and Hall of Famers.
The winner of the 2026 Malone and McClain Awards will be presented on a to-be-determined date, along with the other four members of the Men’s and Women’s Starting Five. Additional awards being presented include the Bob Cousy and Nancy Lieberman Awards (Point Guard), Jerry West and Ann Meyers Drysdale Awards (Shooting Guard), Julius Erving and Cheryl Miller Awards (Small Forward), and the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Lisa Leslie Awards (Center).
The Seminoles will officially open the 2025-26 season on Nov. 3 at 6 p.m., hosting Florida A&M. Single game tickets are now on sale on seminoles.com/tickets.
For more updates on FSU women’s basketball, follow the team on Instagram (FSUWBB), X (FSUWBB) and Facebook (FSUWomensBasketball).
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