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King Named to Julius Erving Award Watch List
10/17/18 | Men's Basketball
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Freshman Louis King was one of 20 players nationally named to the 2019 Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year Award watch list by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Wednesday. He is one of five Pac-12 players on the watch list.
King, from Jersey City, N.J., was a five-star recruit with a scout grade of 93 according to ESPN, which ranked him as the No. 11 player overall nationally and the sixth-best small forward in the 2018 recruiting class. King was selected for the 2018 McDonald's All-America game.
Named after Named after Class of 1993 Hall of Famer and 16-year professional basketball player Julius Erving, the annual honor in its fifth year recognizes the top small forwards in Division I men's college basketball. A national committee comprising top college basketball personnel determined the watch list of 20 candidates.
"Julius Erving is well-known for his flare and competitive spirit which have made him one of the most admired and respected in the game across all generations," said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Basketball Hall of Fame. "It is an honor to have his involvement in the Naismith Starting 5 and we look forward to recognizing the young man who most closely mirrors the passion and athleticism of Dr. J this season."
By mid-February, the watch list of 20 players for the 2019 Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year Award will be narrowed to just 10. In March, five finalists will be presented to Mr. Erving and the Hall of Fame's selection committee. The winner of the 2019 Julius Erving Award will be presented at The College Basketball Awards presented by Wendy's in Los Angeles on April 12, 2019.
Previous winners of the Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year Award include Mikal Bridges, Villanova (2018), Josh Hart, Villanova (2017), Denzel Valentine, Michigan State (2016) and Stanley Johnson, Arizona (2015).
For more information on the 2019 Julius Erving Award and the latest updates, log onto www.hoophallawards.com and follow @hoophall and #ErvingAward on Twitter and Instagram.
2019 Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year Award Candidates
Dylan Windler Belmont
Cam Reddish Duke
Elijah Minnie Eastern Michigan
Rui Hachimura Gonzaga
Keldon Johnson Kentucky
Sam Hauser Marquette
Aaron Wiggins Maryland
Caleb Martin Nevada
Nassir Little North Carolina
Louis King Oregon
Tres Tinkle Oregon State
Lamar Stevens Penn St
O'Shea Brissett Syracuse
Admiral Schofield Tennessee
Jordon Varnado Troy
Kris Wilkes UCLA
De'Andre Hunter Virginia
Jaylen Hoard Wake Forest
Matisse Thybulle Washington
Robert Franks Jr. Washington State
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King, from Jersey City, N.J., was a five-star recruit with a scout grade of 93 according to ESPN, which ranked him as the No. 11 player overall nationally and the sixth-best small forward in the 2018 recruiting class. King was selected for the 2018 McDonald's All-America game.
Named after Named after Class of 1993 Hall of Famer and 16-year professional basketball player Julius Erving, the annual honor in its fifth year recognizes the top small forwards in Division I men's college basketball. A national committee comprising top college basketball personnel determined the watch list of 20 candidates.
"Julius Erving is well-known for his flare and competitive spirit which have made him one of the most admired and respected in the game across all generations," said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Basketball Hall of Fame. "It is an honor to have his involvement in the Naismith Starting 5 and we look forward to recognizing the young man who most closely mirrors the passion and athleticism of Dr. J this season."
By mid-February, the watch list of 20 players for the 2019 Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year Award will be narrowed to just 10. In March, five finalists will be presented to Mr. Erving and the Hall of Fame's selection committee. The winner of the 2019 Julius Erving Award will be presented at The College Basketball Awards presented by Wendy's in Los Angeles on April 12, 2019.
Previous winners of the Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year Award include Mikal Bridges, Villanova (2018), Josh Hart, Villanova (2017), Denzel Valentine, Michigan State (2016) and Stanley Johnson, Arizona (2015).
For more information on the 2019 Julius Erving Award and the latest updates, log onto www.hoophallawards.com and follow @hoophall and #ErvingAward on Twitter and Instagram.
2019 Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year Award Candidates
Dylan Windler Belmont
Cam Reddish Duke
Elijah Minnie Eastern Michigan
Rui Hachimura Gonzaga
Keldon Johnson Kentucky
Sam Hauser Marquette
Aaron Wiggins Maryland
Caleb Martin Nevada
Nassir Little North Carolina
Louis King Oregon
Tres Tinkle Oregon State
Lamar Stevens Penn St
O'Shea Brissett Syracuse
Admiral Schofield Tennessee
Jordon Varnado Troy
Kris Wilkes UCLA
De'Andre Hunter Virginia
Jaylen Hoard Wake Forest
Matisse Thybulle Washington
Robert Franks Jr. Washington State
- www.GoDucks.com -
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