Alexis Markowski is being recognized as one of the top centers in the nation.

The Nebraska women’s basketball senior was named one of 10 finalists for the Lisa Leslie Center of the Year Award by the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Naismith Starting 5 committee on Friday. is leading Nebraska in both scoring (14.8 ppg) and rebounding (7.7 rpg) through 23 games as a starter for the 16-7 Huskers this season.

The Lincoln, Neb. native is a three-time All-Big Ten center and three-time Lisa Leslie Award candidate. She has scored 1,704 points and 1,134 rebounds, ranking second all-time at Nebraska in rebounding and 11th in scoring.

Markowski is also the program record holder with 48 double-doubles, including eight this season.

Among finalists for the 2025 Lisa Leslie Award, only seventh-year Kansas State center Ayoka Lee has more career points, rebounds and double-doubles than Markowski. 

Fans can support their favorite players in the remaining rounds by participating in Fan Voting, presented by Dell Technologies, starting today at hoophallawards.com.

The Fan Vote will count as one committee vote during the final selection process for the Lisa Leslie Center of the Year Award.

The final five candidates for the award will be released to the public the week of March 4.

Lisa Leslie Center of the Year Award Finalists

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