MEMPHIS – Memphis Tigers redshirt-sophomore Landers Nolley II has been named to the 2021 John R. Wooden Award Preseason Top 50 Watch List, the organization announced Tuesday.
Given annually since its inception in 1976 and presented by Wendy's, the Wooden Award honors the most outstanding player in men's and women's basketball. The 50 student-athletes on the Watch List are considered strong candidates for the 2021 award, as well as the Wooden Award All American Team. The Top 50 Watch List will be culled to a midseason list, a late season list and a National Ballot as the season progresses, with nearly 1,000 national voters ranking 10 choices to determine the All American Team and the Wooden Award winner.