K-State senior center Ayoka Lee has been named to the 2025 Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy Women’s National Player of the Year Midseason Team. This is the third time she has received this recognition, having also been named in 2022 and 2024.

Lee has earned several honors this season, including preseason All-America mentions, a spot on the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Watch List, and the Big 12 Preseason Player of the Year title.

This season, Lee is averaging 16.0 points per game while shooting a career-high 65.4% from the field. She also leads her team with 6.3 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game.

She holds multiple school records, including career points (2,482), rebounds (1,231), and blocks (351). She also has 63 career double-doubles, ranking among the best in Big 12 history.