Louisville, Ky. - The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today that Louisville forward Montrezl Harrell was one of five finalists for the Karl Malone Power Forward of the Year Award presented by cConnect.
The award was introduced during the 2014-15 season. A national committee comprised of top college basketball personnel narrowed the original player watch lists down to the final five candidates in each position.
Harrell, an All-ACC selection, is averaging 15.8 points (eighth in the ACC), 9.4 rebounds (second in the ACC, 28th in the nation) and is shooting 57.3 percent from the field (third in the ACC, 21st in the nation). He has produced a double-double in 12 games this season and on 24 occasions in his career, including his latest with 20 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, two steals and a blocked shot against Virginia on March 7. He has scored in double figures in 36 of his last 42 games, including 24 games with 15 points or more. He is among the ACC's active top five in career scoring, rebounds and blocked shots.
The winners of the Basketball Hall of Fame college basketball awards will be determined by a combination of fan votes and input from the Hall of Fame's selection committees. Fans are encouraged to visit www.HoophallAwards.com to cast their votes March 9-18. The winners of the inaugural awards will be awarded at ESPN's new College Basketball Awards presented by Wendy's from Club Nokia in Los Angeles, CA on Friday, April 10, 2015. The Awards will be televised live on ESPN2 at 8:00pm EST.
About the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the city where basketball was invented, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame promotes and preserves the game of basketball at every level - professional, collegiate and high school, for both men and women on the global stage.
2015 Karl Malone Power Forward of the Year Award presented by cConnect Finalists[/B]
Kyle Wiltjer, Gonzaga University
David Laury, Iona College
Georges Niang, Iowa State University
Perry Ellis, University of Kansas
Montrezl Harrell, University of Louisville
The award was introduced during the 2014-15 season. A national committee comprised of top college basketball personnel narrowed the original player watch lists down to the final five candidates in each position.
Harrell, an All-ACC selection, is averaging 15.8 points (eighth in the ACC), 9.4 rebounds (second in the ACC, 28th in the nation) and is shooting 57.3 percent from the field (third in the ACC, 21st in the nation). He has produced a double-double in 12 games this season and on 24 occasions in his career, including his latest with 20 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, two steals and a blocked shot against Virginia on March 7. He has scored in double figures in 36 of his last 42 games, including 24 games with 15 points or more. He is among the ACC's active top five in career scoring, rebounds and blocked shots.
The winners of the Basketball Hall of Fame college basketball awards will be determined by a combination of fan votes and input from the Hall of Fame's selection committees. Fans are encouraged to visit www.HoophallAwards.com to cast their votes March 9-18. The winners of the inaugural awards will be awarded at ESPN's new College Basketball Awards presented by Wendy's from Club Nokia in Los Angeles, CA on Friday, April 10, 2015. The Awards will be televised live on ESPN2 at 8:00pm EST.
About the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the city where basketball was invented, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame promotes and preserves the game of basketball at every level - professional, collegiate and high school, for both men and women on the global stage.
2015 Karl Malone Power Forward of the Year Award presented by cConnect Finalists[/B]
Kyle Wiltjer, Gonzaga University
David Laury, Iona College
Georges Niang, Iowa State University
Perry Ellis, University of Kansas
Montrezl Harrell, University of Louisville
