USBWA Katha Quinn Award News

Michigan State's Carey to receive 2026 Katha Quinn Award

Mike “Mex” Carey, the associate director of athletic communications for men’s basketball at Michigan State University whose timeless advocacy for reporters has made him an essential resource for more than a quarter century, has been named the U.S. Basketball Writers Association’s Katha Quinn Award winner for 2026. Carey will receive the award on April 6 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at a luncheon before the national championship game of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament.

Loyola's Behrns selected to receive 2022 Katha Quinn Award

Bill Behrns, who is in the his 21st season at Loyola University (Chicago), has been named the U.S. Basketball Writers Association's Katha Quinn Award winner for 2022. He will be presented the award at the Final Four in New Orleans.