Two standout players from the Northern Kentucky women's basketball team, Carter McCray and Khamari Mitchell-Steen, earned accolades in the Horizon League's 2023-24 award winners announcement. Carter McCray was named Freshman of the Year and secured a spot on the All-League Second Team and All-Freshman Team. Khamari Mitchell-Steen was recognized as an All-League Third Team honoree.

By the Numbers
  • Carter McCray averaged 15.0 points, 10.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.3 steals, and 0.6 blocks per game in the 2023-24 season.
  • McCray ranked first in the Horizon League in rebounding, second in field goal percentage, and fifth in scoring.
  • Khamari Mitchell-Steen averaged 14.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 2.1 steals per game during the season.
State of Play
  • Carter McCray was the first NKU student-athlete to win the Horizon's Freshman of the Year award in program history.
  • Khamari Mitchell-Steen's recognition as All-League Third Team honoree added to her previous achievement in being named to the conference's All-Freshman Team in 2021-22.
Bottom Line

Carter McCray and Khamari Mitchell-Steen's outstanding performance on the court earned them well-deserved recognition, solidifying their impact on the Northern Kentucky women's basketball team and the Horizon League.