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Part of situation: Naismith Hall of Fame releases NCAA preseason watch lists (2 clusters)

Naismith Hall of Fame announces preseason watch lists for major NCAA awards

Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame NCAA Division I Jerry West Award Bob Cousy Award college basketball

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has released several preseason watch lists for the 2026-27 NCAA Division I basketball season, recognizing top performers across various positions.

Key announcements include the Jerry West Award for top men’s shooting guards, featuring candidates such as Finley Bizjack (West Virginia), Austin Goosby (Texas), and Tyler Perkins (Villanova). The Bob Cousy Award, honoring elite point guards, includes players like Chance Mallory (Virginia) and Quinn Ellis (St. John’s).

In women’s basketball, the Ann Meyers Drysdale Award for top shooting guards features Talaysia Cooper (Ole Miss) and Asia Boone (Kentucky). The Cheryl Miller Award for top small forwards includes Achol Akot (North Carolina) and Natalie Potts (Nebraska), while the Katrina McClain Award also recognizes standout talent.

The Julius Erving Award, recognizing top men’s small forwards, features Tounde Yessoufou (St. John’s) and Juke Harris (Tennessee). These lists will be narrowed to ten players in February and five finalists in March before winners are selected by specialized committees.

Entities

Ann Meyers Drysdale Award · Bob Cousy Award · Chance Mallory · Jerry West Award · NCAA · Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame · Tahaad Pettiford · University of Virginia

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [● 3 SOURCES] The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced the preseason watch lists for the Julius Erving and Jerry West awards. redstormsports.com · texaslonghorns.com · utsports.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The Julius Erving Award recognizes the top small forward in men's Division I basketball. redstormsports.com · utsports.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Austin Goosby is on the preseason watch list for the Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Award. texaslonghorns.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Fan voting for the Julius Erving Award begins on October 30. redstormsports.com · utsports.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The Julius Erving Award watch list will be narrowed to 10 players in February and five finalists in March. redstormsports.com · utsports.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Juke Harris is on the preseason top 20 watch list for the Julius Erving Award. utsports.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Jerry West Award recognizes the top shooting guard in Division I men's college basketball. texaslonghorns.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Tounde Yessoufou is on the preseason top 20 watch list for the Julius Erving Award. redstormsports.com

Sources

Ottawa's Achol Akot on watch list for top NCAA women's basketball forward [www.winnipegfreepress.com]
Harris on Julius Erving Award Top 20 Preseason Watch List - University of Tennessee Athletics [utsports.com]
Finley Bizjack Named to the Jerry West Award Watch List [www.si.com]
Demary Jr. and Mullins On NABC POY Watch List - University of Connecticut Athletics [uconnhuskies.com]
Akot Recognized As One Of Nation’s Top Forwards As A Miller Award Candidate - University of North Carolina Athletics [goheels.com]
Potts Named to Miller Award Watch List [huskers.com]
Quinn Ellis Named to Preseason Watch List for Bob Cousy Award [www.torchonline.com]
Asia Boone Named to Shooting Guard of the Year Top 20 Preseason Watch List [ukathletics.com]
Wilkinson on Jerry West Award Preseason Watch List [arkansasrazorbacks.com]
Burton Named to Bob Cousy Award Watchlist - Indiana University Athletics [iuhoosiers.com]
Fland Named to Cousy Award Watch List [floridagators.com]
Pettiford named to Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Preseason Watch List [auburntigers.com]
Tajianna Roberts, Imari Berry Named to Naismith Trophy Player of the Year Watch List - University of Louisville Athletic [gocards.com]
Tounde Yessoufou Named to Preseason Top 20 Watch List for Julius Erving Award - St. John's University Athletics [redstormsports.com]
Johnson, Mallory appear on preseason watch lists for nation’s top point guards [jerryratcliffe.com]
Cooper Recognized on Ann Meyers Drysdale Shooting Guard of the Year Preseason Watchlist - Ole Miss Athletics - Hotty Toddy [olemisssports.com]
No. 7/7 Men’s Basketball’s Goosby named to Jerry West Award preseason watch list - University of Texas Athletics [texaslonghorns.com]
Perkins Named to West Award Preseason Watch List [villanova.com]
Mallory Named to Cousy Award Preseason Watch List [virginiasports.com]
Finley Bizjack Lands on Prestigious Watch List Honoring Jerry West [wvsportsnow.com]