Karl Malone Award Watch List Announces NCAA Power Forward Candidates

Karl Malone Award NCAA Division I college basketball David Mirkovic Malik Reneau

The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has announced the 20 watch-list candidates for the 2027 Karl Malone Award. The award, now in its 13th year, recognizes the top power forward in NCAA Division I men's college basketball.

Among the nominees are David Mirkovic of the University of Illinois and Malik Reneau of the Miami Hurricanes. Mirkovic, who averaged 13.3 points and 8.0 rebounds last season, was previously named to the NCAA All-Region Team. Reneau, who led Miami with 18.9 points per game last season, returns to the Hurricanes after securing eligibility for an additional year.

Other candidates on the list include players from Duke, Florida, Kansas, Virginia, Gonzaga, and Texas, among others. The announcement also included the 2027 Katrina McClain Award watch list for top power forwards in women's college basketball.

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David Mirkovic · Karl Malone Award · Malik Reneau · University of Illinois · University of Miami

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