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Erving Award Watch List Includes Brissett

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Springfield, Mass. — Syracuse forward Oshea Brissett is one of 20 players selected for the 2019 Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year Award "watch list, according to The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Named after Class of 1993 Hall of Famer and 16-year professional basketball player Julius Erving, the annual honor in its fifth year recognizes the top small forwards in Division I men's college basketball.

A national committee comprising top college basketball personnel determined the watch list of 20 candidates.

"Julius Erving is well-known for his flare and competitive spirit which have made him one of the most admired and respected in the game across all generations," said John L.