CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today the 20 watch-list members for the 2023 Julius Erving Award. University of North Carolina graduate student Leaky Black is on the list.
Named after Class of 1993 Hall of Famer and 16-year professional basketball player Julius Erving, the annual honor in its ninth year recognizes the top small forwards in Division I men's college basketball. A national committee of top college basketball personnel determined the watch list of 20 candidates.
"As we look to the new season starting, we are excited to watch the stars on the watch list take the court and showcase their abilities which led to this recognition," said John L.