WBB: Hallie Christofferson named preseason All-Big 12

The following is a press release courtesy of Iowa State athletics communications. 

IRVING, Texas – Iowa State senior forward Hallie Christofferson was selected to the preseason All-Big 12 team in a vote by the league’s coaches. 

Christofferson, who was selected to the All-Big 12 First-Team at the end of last season, averaged 15.6 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. She was also second in the league in free-throw percentage, knocking down 86.2 percent from the charity stripe.

The Hamlin, Iowa native shot 50 percent or better in 19 games and finished with double-figure scoring in 24 of 28 games. Christofferson was also named an honorable mention All-American by both the Associated Press and the WBCA last season.

The Cyclones open exhibition play Nov. 3 at Hilton Coliseum against Wayne State. The regular season tips off at home Nov. 10 against North Dakota.

Preseason All-Big 12 Team

Odyssey Sims, Baylor

Hallie Christofferson, Iowa State

Aaryn Ellenberg, Oklahoma

Imani McGee-Stafford, Texas

Asya Bussie, West Virginia

Honorable mention: Alexis Prince (Baylor), Tiffany Bias (Oklahoma State), Liz Donohoe (Oklahoma State), Zahna Medley (TCU), Nneka Enempkali (Texas), Christal Caldwell (West Virginia)

Preseason Player of the Year: Odyssey Sims (Baylor)

Preseason Newcomer of the Year: Marisha Wallace (Oklahoma State)

Preseason Freshman of the Year: Ieshia Small (Baylor)