Multiple Players Named to College Basketball Awards Watch Lists

Amari Williams from Kentucky has been named to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame’s preseason watch list for the 2025 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award, recognizing his impressive defensive record and scoring during his collegiate career. Arizona’s Trey Townsend also made headlines by being selected for the Karl Malone Award watch list as the top power forward, following a successful season at Oakland. Meanwhile, Houston players LJ Cryer and J'Wan Roberts have been included in the Naismith Men's Basketball Player of the Year watch list, bolstering the team's championship aspirations this season. Kansas junior AJ Storr earned a spot on the Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year Watch List, aiming to continue the Jayhawks' legacy in this category. Additionally, Caleb Love from Arizona was announced on multiple preseason award lists, alongside his teammate KJ Lewis who also received recognition for the Julius Erving Award. The Naismith Hall of Fame continues to release positional award watch lists, highlighting the competitive landscape of college basketball ahead of the upcoming season.