Three MAAC Players Among the 2013 Bob Cousy Award Candidates
MAAC Sports
Edison, N.J. - Fairfield University's Derek Needham,
Manhattan College's Michael Alvarado and Niagara University Juan'ya Green were
named to the watch list of candidates for the 2013 Bob Cousy Collegiate Point
Guard of the Year Award.
The annual honor, named for Hall of Famer and former
Boston Celtic Bob Cousy, recognizes the top point guards in men's college
basketball. Over 80 candidates have been nominated for the 2013 Bob Cousy
Award.
"The Hall of Fame is proud to continue its mission with
Mr. Cousy to celebrate and honor the top
collegiate point guards in the country," said John L. Doleva,
President and CEO of the Basketball Hall of Fame. "This list represents a large
range of college basketball's top student-athletes from across the country. We
are excited to recognize these players for their continuous hard work and
dedication."
"The Bob Cousy Award promotes the values of leadership,
determination, and teamwork, all
skills needed on the basketball court and in life," said
Ken Kaufman, Chair of the Bob Cousy Award and former president of the National
Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC). "Mr. Cousy exemplified all of these
traits, and inspired so many people on and off the court. We hope that this
coveted award continues to honor his legacy."
This watch list of candidates will be narrowed down to a
final 20 around January 1st, final 10 near February 1st, and final five by
approximately March 1st. A premier Selection Committee has been appointed by
the Hall of Fame to review the final five candidates in contention for the nation's
top collegiate point guard award. These Hall of Fame committees are made up of
top college basketball personnel including media members, head coaches, Sports
Information Directors and Hall of Famers. The winner of the 2013 Bob Cousy
Award will be presented at the Hall of Fame's Class Announcement on Championship
Monday in Atlanta as part of NCAA Final Four weekend.
Previous winners of the Bob Cousy Award have included
Jameer Nelson (St. Joseph's),
Raymond Felton (North Carolina), Dee Brown (Illinois),
Acie Law (Texas A & M), DJ Augustin
(Texas), Ty Lawson (North Carolina), Greivis Vasquez
(Maryland), Kemba Walker (Connecticut) and last year's recipient Kendall
Marshall (North Carolina). For more information on the 2013
Bob Cousy, log onto www.CousyAward.com.
2013 Bob Cousy Award Candidates
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Name
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School
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Jahii Carson
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Arizona State University
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Pierre Jackson
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Baylor University
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Kerron Johnson
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Belmont University
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Rotnei Clarke
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Butler University
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Kwame Vaughn
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Cal State Fullerton
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Trey Freeman
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Campbell University
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Andrew Lawrence
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College of Charleston
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Brian Barbour
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Columbia University
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JP Kuhlman
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Davidson College
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Frantz Massenat
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Drexel University
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Quinn Cook
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Duke University
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Miguel Paul
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East Carolina University
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Derek Needham
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Fairfield University
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Montay Brandon
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Florida State University
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Devonta White
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Georgia State University
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Kevin Pangos
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Gonzaga University
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Siyani Chambers
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Harvard University
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Jordan Hulls
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Indiana University
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Jake Odum
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Indiana State University
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Korie Lucious
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Iowa State University
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Devon Moore
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James Madison University
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Tyreek Duren
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La Salle University
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C.J. McCollum
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Lehigh University
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Mackey McKnight
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Lehigh University
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Anthony Ireland
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Loyola Marymount University
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Cully Payne
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Loyola University Chicago
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Michael Alvarado
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Manhattan College
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Keith Appling
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Michigan State University
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Isaiah Canaan
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Murray State University
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Lorenzo Brown
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NC State University
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Juan'ya Green
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Niagara University
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Stallon Saldivar
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Northern Arizona University
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Aaron Craft
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Ohio State University
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D.J. Cooper
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Ohio University
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Marcus Smart
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Oklahoma State University
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Ahmad Starks
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Oregon State University
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Dylan Garrity
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Sacramento State
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Kwamain Mitchell
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Saint Louis University
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Mike McCall Jr.
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Saint Louis University
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Xavier Thames
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San Diego State
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Evan Roquemore
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Santa Clara University
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Nate Wolters
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South Dakota State University
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Neil Watson
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Southern Mississippi
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Matthew Dellavedova
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St. Mary's College
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Chasson Randle
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Stanford University
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Anthony Jackson
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Stony Brook University
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Michael Carter-Williams
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Syracuse University
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Kyan Anderson
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TCU
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Johnathan Jordan
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Texas A&M - Corpus Christi
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Ricky Tarrant
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Tulane University
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Anthony Marshall
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UNLV
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Trevor Releford
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University of Alabama
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Mark Lyons
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University of Arizona
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BJ Young
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University of Arkansas
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Justin Cobbs
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University of California
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Spencer Dinwiddie
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University of Colorado
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Shabazz Napier
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University of Connecticut
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Kevin Dillard
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University of Dayton
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Ray McCallum
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University of Detroit Mercy
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Troy Taylor
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University of Evansville
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Kenny Boynton
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University of Florida
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Scottie Wilbekin
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University of Florida
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Elijah Johnson
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University of Kansas
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Peyton Siva
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University of Louisville
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Pe'Shon Howard
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University of Maryland
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Chaz Williams
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University of Massachusetts
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Shane Larkin
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University of Miami
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Trey Burke
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University of Michigan
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Andre Hollins
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University of Minnesota
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Phil Pressey
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University of Missouri
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Deonte Burton
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University of Nevada
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Hugh Greenwood
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University of New Mexico
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Kendall Williams
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University of New Mexico
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Dexter Strickland
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University of North Carolina
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Eric Atkins
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University of Notre Dame
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Tray Woodall
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University of Pittsburgh
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Bruce Ellington
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University of South Carolina
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LaShay Page
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University of South Carolina
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Anthony Collins
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University of South Florida
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Trae Golden
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University of Tennessee
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Abdul Gaddy
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University of Washington
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Erick Green
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Virginia Tech University
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Trey Sumler
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Western Carolina University
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Malcolm Armstead
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Wichita State University
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Kendrick Perry
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Youngstown State University
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