Alabama softball fans have reason to celebrate: ace pitcher Jocelyn Briski has been named a Top 10 finalist for the 2026 USA Softball Player of the Year award. The announcement, made Wednesday, recognizes the junior's dominant season in the circle and puts her in elite company.

Briski has been nothing short of electric this year. With a stellar 21-3 record and a team-best 1.45 ERA, she's widely regarded as one of the top pitchers in college softball. Her performance earned her SEC Pitcher of the Year honors, and now she's in the running for the sport's highest individual award. Adding this to her resume would be the perfect cap to a remarkable campaign.

Interestingly, Briski is the first Alabama player to crack the Top 10 finalists since Haylie McCleney in 2016. The list will be trimmed to three finalists on May 18, and given her electrifying season, Briski stands a strong chance of advancing.

But the postseason is just heating up. Alabama is set to host the Tuscaloosa Regional of the NCAA Tournament starting Friday, and with Briski leading the charge, the Tide are poised to make a deep run. Whether she's striking out batters or inspiring her teammates, this is a player to watch—both on the field and in the award race.