University of Connecticut Athletics
Walker Named 2011 Bob Cousy Award Nominee
12/20/2010 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Dec. 20, 2010
Storrs, Conn. - The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts announced today the candidates for the 2011 Bob Cousy Award. The annual award, named for Hall of Famer and former Boston Celtic Bob Cousy, recognizes college basketball's top point guard. Total of 66 players have been nominated for the 2011 award. Nominations were solicited from all schools across the country.
"The Hall of Fame is proud to once again work with Mr. Cousy and to present one of college basketball's most coveted awards," said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Basketball Hall of Fame. "This list represents a wide range of college basketball's top players and we look forward to honoring the legacy of Mr. Cousy with this year's award winner."
"Bob is one of the great players in the history of basketball and his point guard ability was well ahead of his time," said Ken Kaufman, Chair of the Bob Cousy Award. "This award recognizes his incredible talents from the past while also honoring the best in today's game. We look forward to honoring this year's award winner come April."
Walker currently leads the BIG EAST and the nation in scoring at 28.1 points per game. Walker has led the Huskies to an 8-0 start and a No. 4 ranking in the latest polls.
This original list of candidates will be narrowed down to a final 20 by January 3rd, final 10 by February 3rd, and final five by March 3rd. A Hall of Fame appointed screening committee will be narrowing down the candidates from 20 to 10 to 5 prior to a Blue Ribbon Selection Committee evaluating the final five candidates and ultimately choosing the winner. Both of the Hall of Fame committee's are made up of top college basketball personnel including media members, head coaches, Sports Information Directors and Hall of Famers. The winner of the 2011 Bob Cousy Award will be presented at the Hall of Fame's Class Announcement on Monday April 4th in Houston 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) and Greivis Vasquez (Maryland). For more information on the 2011 Bob Cousy Award, log onto www.cousyaward.com .
Bob Cousy Award CandidatesAbout the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame:
Aaron Johnson UABAJ Rompza UCFAJ Walton Baylor UniversityAlec Burks University of ColoradoAlex Tucker Florida Atlantic UniversityBrandon Knight University of KentuckyBrendan McKillop Davidson CollegeBrock Young East Carolina UniversityBruce Ellington South CarolinaBryan Dougher Stony Brook UniversityCameron Wells The CitadelCasper Ware Long Beach StateChaisson Allen Northeastern UniversityChris Warren Ole MissChris Wroblewski Cornell UniversityCorey Fisher Villanova UniversityDeAndre Brown Louisiana TechDemetri McCamey University of IllinoisDemontez Stitt Clemson UniversityDerek Needham Fairfield UniversityDerwin Kitchen Florida State UniversityDevin Gibson UTSADevon Moore James Madison UniversityDiante Garrett Iowa State UniversityDJ Cooper Ohio UniversityDJ Gay San Diego State UniversityHank Thorns TCUIsaiah Thomas University of WashingtonJacob Pullen Kansas State UniversityJay Threatt Delaware StateJimmer Fredette BYUJoe Jakubowski Bowling Green StateJoey Rodriguez VCUJohn Ashworth IUPUIJordan Callahan Tulane UniversityJordan Taylor University of WisconsinJuan Fernandez Temple UniversityJulyan Stone UTEPJunard Hartley Campbell UniversityJuwan Staten University of DaytonKalin Lucas Michigan State UniversityKeegan Bell ChattanoogaKeiton Page Oklahoma State UniversityKemba Walker University of ConnecticutKevin Anderson RichmondKevin White Maryland Eastern ShoreKwadzo Ahelegbe Northern IowaKyrie Irving Duke UniversityLewis Jackson Purdue UniversityMalcolm Delaney Virginia TechMarquis Jones University of Rhode IslandMichael Dixon Jr. University of MissouriMickey McConnell Saint Mary's CollegeMike Williams Western CarolinaNolan Smith Duke UniversityNorris Cole Cleveland State UniversityO.J. Avworo NavyPhil Pressey University of MissouriRandy Davis Ball State UniversityReggie Moore Washington StateScott Machado Iona CollegeTalor Battle Penn StateTu Holloway Xavier UniversityTyshawn Taylor University of KansasZac Swansey Tennessee Tech UniversityZack Rosen University of Pennsylvania
Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the birthplace of basketball, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame promotes and preserves the game of basketball at every level - professional, collegiate, men and women. For more information on these and other upcoming events, please visit our website at www.hoophall.com or call 1-877-4-HOOPLA
