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Cumberland Makes Naismith Player of the Year Midseason Team

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - University of Cincinnati junior guard Jarron Cumberland was named to the 2019 Citizen Naismith Trophy Midseason Team as announced by the Atlanta Tipoff Club on Wednesday. He is one of just 30 players listed for the prestigious player of the year honor.

Last week, Cumberland was selected as one of 10 players considered for the Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Award. In January, Cumberland was tabbed to the Lute Olson Player of the Year Award Midseason Watch List. Prior to the start of 2018-19, Cumberland was selected first-team All-AAC by conference coaches.