Elizabeth Kitley, Virginia Tech's standout basketball player, has been named the ACC Player of the Year for the third consecutive time (2022-24), a rare achievement highlighting her exceptional talent and contribution to the sport. Virginia Tech head coach Kenny Brooks expressed uncertainty about Kitley's participation in the upcoming women's ACC Tournament, emphasizing the team's hope for positive news regarding her status. Kitley's accomplishment places her among an elite group of athletes, including Duke's Alana Beard (2002-04) and Maryland's Alyssa Thomas (2012-14), as the only three-time ACC Players of the Year. This recognition not only underscores Kitley's dominance in college basketball but also sets her on a path followed by previous winners who have gone on to become WNBA all-stars.
Elizabeth Kitty earned ACC POY three straight seasons (22-24). Dukeβs Alana Beard and Marylandβs Alyssa Thomas did it in 02-04 and 12-14, all three honorees coming 10 yrs apart. Beard and Thomas also became WNBA all stars π
Kitley joins Dukeβs Alana Beard and Marylandβs Alyssa Thomas as the only three-time ACC Players of the Year. https://t.co/fie3UW3CEU
Liz Kitley is the fifth 3-time ACC Player of the Year in menβs or womenβs basketball. 2022-24: Liz Kitley, VT 2012-14: Alyssa Thomas, MD 2002-04: Alana Beard, DUKE 1973-75: David Thompson, NCSU 1981-83: Ralph Sampson, UVA One of the best to ever play basketball in the ACC.
For the third consecutive time, @HokiesWBB's Liz Kitley was named the ACC Player of the Year! Liz is the third woman in ACC history to win this award three years in a row π π₯
Not one ... not two ... THREE TIME ACC PLAYER OF THE YEAR: ELIZABETH KITLEY π @HokiesWBB https://t.co/3IHDaHNVZU
π ππππ-π§π’-ππππ-π§π’-ππππ π Elizabeth Kitley is your 3x ACC πππΌπππ ππ πππ πππΌπ! #AccomplishGreatness | @HokiesWBB π https://t.co/M2fei2PLvY https://t.co/L0KdHw0X1p
The gold standard. 3x Player of the Year, @elizabethkitley π https://t.co/BRUJ7X7Wpf
Will Virginia Tech's Elizabeth Kitley play in the women's ACC Tournament? https://t.co/lQ0V19DLMt https://t.co/xWo562BXqo
Virginia Tech head coach Kenny Brooks on Elizabeth Kitley's status: "We don't know anything yet. Just waiting and praying for good results." #ncaaW