The Naismith Trophy (National Player of the Year) has released its early season watch list which includes, according to them, the top 50 players in the country. It's a list that includes Louisville senior Damion Lee.
Here's the full list:
| Name | CLASS | POSITION | SCHOOL | CONFERENCE |
| Grayson Allen | Sophomore | SG | Duke | ACC |
| Ryan Anderson | Senior | PF | Arizona | Pac 12 |
| Ryan Arcidiacono | Senior | PG | Villanova | Big East |
| Ron Baker | Senior | SG | Wichita St. |