Duke Trio Added to Naismith Trophy Watch List

DURHAM, N.C. – The Atlanta Tipoff Club announced today the 2021 Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy watch list, with three members of the Duke men’s basketball team named to the pool of 50 candidates.

Sophomores Matthew Hurt and Wendell Moore Jr., in addition to freshman Jalen Johnson, were selected from the Blue Devils, who have won more Naismith Trophies (eight) than any other school. This season marks the 53rd presentation of the award, which is presented annually to the player of the year in college basketball.