Kentucky freshman Justin Edwards has been named to the preseason watch list for the Naismith Trophy Men’s Player of the Year.
Edwards averaged 13 points and 8.5 rebounds in Kentucky’s two exhibition games.
The Naismith Trophy is given annually to college basketball’s top player.
Here are details from UK Athletics:
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky men’s basketball freshman guard Justin Edwards was among the preseason list of 50 players recognized as early candidates for the Naismith Trophy Men’s Player of the Year it was announced on Monday.
Ranked as high as No.