IOWA CITY – University of Iowa senior Kathleen Doyle unanimously earned Preseason All-Big Ten honors, the conference office announced Monday.
Doyle, a 2018-19 first team All-Big Ten selection (coaches), earns the second preseason honor of her career. The LaGrange Park, Illinois, native finished last season ranked 15th nationally in assists per game (5.9) and 31st in total assists (170).
The junior led the Big Ten with 7.5 assists per game and ranked sixth in steals per game (2.0) in conference action last season. She scored in double figures 20 times, and dished out five or more assists on 21 occasions.
The Hawkeyes open the 2019-20 season with an exhibition contest against Winona State on Nov. 3. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. (CT) in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Season tickets are still available for purchase. For more information, visit hawkeyesports.com/tickets.
2019-20 COACHES PRESEASON ALL-BIG TEN TEAM*
Ali Patberg, Jr., G, Indiana
KATHLEEN DOYLE, Sr., G, Iowa
KAILA CHARLES, Sr., G, Maryland
Taylor Mikesell, So., G, Maryland
NAZ HILLMON, So., F, Michigan
Shay Colley, Sr., G, Michigan State
Destiny Pitts, Jr., G/F, Minnesota
LINDSEY PULLIAM, Jr., G, Northwestern
Dorka Juhász, So., F, Ohio State
Ae’Rianna Harris, Sr., F, Purdue
Karissa McLaughlin, Jr., G, Purdue
2019-20 MEDIA PRESEASON ALL-BIG TEN TEAM
Ali Patberg, Jr., G, Indiana
Kathleen Doyle, Sr., G, Iowa
KAILA CHARLES, Sr., G, Maryland
Taylor Mikesell, So., G, Maryland
NAZ HILLMON, So., F, Michigan
Shay Colley, Sr., G, Michigan State
Destiny Pitts, Jr., G/F, Minnesota
Lindsey Pulliam, Jr., G, Northwestern
Ae’Rianna Harris, Sr., F, Purdue
Karissa McLaughlin, Jr., G, Purdue
Unanimous selections listed in ALL CAPS
* – additional honoree due to tie in voting
