The preseason award watch list mentions just keep racking up for the North Carolina Tar Heels.
This time it’s a senior who is getting some preseason recognition as Tar Heels forward Isaiah Hicks was named to the Karl Malone Award watch list for the 2016-17 season. The award is given annually to the top power forward in college basketball.
Before each season they release their preseason award watch list, which features 20 players to look out for as we get ready to tipoff the season.
Hicks is entering his senior season with the Tar Heels and is expected to start on a team that is looking to get back to the Final Four.