NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Vanderbilt women’s basketball senior Madison Greene has been selected as a recipient of the Kay Yow Servant Leader Award for the 2026-27 season.
The award recognizes student-athletes who exemplify the values of leadership, selflessness and service, embodying the Hall of Fame basketball coach Kay Yow. It is the second straight season a Vanderbilt women’s basketball player has been selected, as Jada Brown earned the distinction last season.
Greene is joined by several other women’s basketball players across the nation as Kay Yow Servant Leaders. Award recipients are distinguished by a special patch on their game-worn jerseys, symbolizing their role as servant leaders. The patch embodies the character traits of Kay Yow – uplifting, powerful, drawing strength and giving it to others.
The Kay Yow Servant Leader Award honors Yow’s legacy and the young people who carry the fight forward, inspiring others through their actions and leadership. It is presented annually to student-athletes who demonstrate extraordinary dedication to making a positive impact in their communities – people with a servant’s spirit and a commitment to selfless leadership both on and off the court or athletic field. Kay Yow battled breast cancer for 22 years, inspiring individuals with her compassion, passion and integrity. She was admired for her character on and off the court.
The Columbus, Ohio, native heads into her fourth season with Vanderbilt, where she has developed into a leader on and off the court for the Commodores. Greene has endured a pair of season-ending injuries during her time at Vanderbilt, but has persevered and returned to the court this season, where she is a key contributor off the bench.
The introduction of this award strengthens the Kay Yow Cancer Fund organization’s commitment to fostering a spirit of service and leadership, values that were core to Coach Yow’s life and career.
The Kay Yow Cancer Fund was officially founded on Dec. 3, 2007, fulfilling Yow’s vision to support advanced research, extend the quality of life for those battling cancer, serve the underserved, and unite people. To learn more, visit kayyow.com.
The No. 8-ranked Vanderbilt women’s basketball team returns to action Sunday, as the Commodores hit the road for a top-10 matchup against No. 10/13-ranked Iowa. Tipoff against the Hawkeyes from Sioux City, Iowa, is set for noon CT and airs live on FS1.
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