Two of the nation's most prominent Division I coaches will be honored Saturday, April 7, at the downtown Salt Lake Marriott, along with college and high school players at the annual Frank Layden and John & Nellie Wooden Awards Banquet, sponsored by the Utah Tip Off Club.
Elaine Elliott of the University of Utah and Mike Montgomery of Stanford University are this year's honored coaches. Legendary UCLA coach John Wooden will personally present the awards named in honor of him and his late wife, Nell.
FRANK LAYDEN COLLEGE AWARDS: Utah's Amy Ewert and BYU's Mekeli Wesley will receive awards as Utah's top women's and men's players for Division I. Ashleigh Chamberlain from UVSC and Marcus Banks from Dixie will receive the Junior College Player of the Year Awards.
Those interested in attending the banquet or joining the Utah Tip Off Club may call 801-397-3300.