DURHAM, N.C. – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has announced the 20 watch list candidates for the 2019 Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Award. Among the 20 candidates was Duke freshman RJ Barrett, who was the No. 1 overall recruit for the Blue Devils’ top-ranked incoming freshman class.
Named after Class of 1980 Hall of Famer and 1959 NCAA Final Four Most Valuable Player Jerry West, the annual honor in its fifth year recognizes the top shooting guards in Division I men’s college basketball. A national committee comprised of top college basketball personnel determined the watch list of 20 candidates.