As the NCAA Tournament nears, the list of contenders for the USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year is narrowing down.  — USA Softball (@USASoftball) May 13, 2026 Voted on by previous award winners, coaching representatives from nine Division I Conferences, as well as members of the media who consistently cover Division I softball across the country, the Top 10 finalists were announced on Wednesday.  Arkansas’ Bri Ellis took home the honors last year after an outstanding season at the plate, but who will rise to the top in 2026 and put one of the most prestigious awards on their resume?  Check out the incredibly talented list of 10 finalists.  USA Softball Top 10 Player of the Year Finalists  Jocelyn Briski, Alabama  NiJaree Canady, Texas Tech  Jordy Frahm, Nebraska  Megan Grant, UCLA Maya Johnson, Belmont Katie Stewart, Texas Kaitlyn Terry, Texas Tech Isa Torres, Florida State Kendall Wells, Oklahoma  Jordan Woolery, UCLA Key Dates  Top 3 Finalists…