West Lyon Alum Brooklyn Meyer Named Top Mid-Major Player

South Dakota State star earns prestigious Becky Hammon award

Apr. 4, 2026 at 5:36pm

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South Dakota State senior Brooklyn Meyer, a native of Larchwood, Iowa, has been named the 2026 Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year after a dominant final season with the Jackrabbits.

Why it matters

The Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year award is one of the most prestigious individual honors in women's college basketball, recognizing the top player from a non-Power 5 conference program. Meyer's selection highlights the continued growth and competitiveness of South Dakota State's women's basketball program.

The details

Meyer, a standout guard from West Lyon High School in Larchwood, Iowa, capped off her collegiate career with one of the most impressive individual seasons in Jackrabbits history. She led the team in scoring, assists, and steals while guiding South Dakota State to another NCAA Tournament appearance.

  • Brooklyn Meyer was named the 2026 Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year on April 4, 2026.

The players

Brooklyn Meyer

A senior guard at South Dakota State University and a native of Larchwood, Iowa, who was named the 2026 Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year.

Becky Hammon

A former WNBA player and current head coach of the Las Vegas Aces, for whom the Mid-Major Player of the Year award is named.

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What they’re saying

“Brooklyn Meyer has been a dominant force for our program over the past four years, and this award is a well-deserved recognition of her outstanding career.”

— T.J. Otzelberger, Head Coach, South Dakota State Women's Basketball

The takeaway

Meyer's selection as the Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year showcases the continued growth and competitiveness of South Dakota State's women's basketball program, which has become a consistent force in the Summit League and a regular participant in the NCAA Tournament.