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Sophomore Michael Carter-Williams has been selected as a top 30 candidate for the 2013 Naismith Men's College Player of the Year Award
2/27/2013 11:41:00 AM | Men's Basketball
ATLANTA –  Michael Carter-Williams has been selected to the list of 30 top candidates in consideration for the 2013 Naismith Men's College Player of the Year Award, as announced by the Atlanta Tipoff Club today.
Ranking second in the nation in assists per game, the sophomore guard is averaging 7.9 per game, with 222 on the year, while reaching double figures 10 times. He also ranks fourth nationally in steals, with 2.9 per contest.
The selections were made by the Atlanta Tipoff Club's Board of Selectors, which based its criteria on player performance to this point in the 2013 men's college basketball season. In late March, the Naismith Trophy voting academy will narrow down the list to four finalists.
"This season has re-defined excellence on the court, as numerous talented players have put themselves in a position to win the prestigious Naismith Trophy," said Shane Battier, spokesperson for the Naismith Awards and the only men's player to win both a high school (1997) and college (2001) Naismith Trophy. "I am excited to see which of these great players emerges down the stretch to win this award and become the newest member of the Naismith Awards family."
"For nearly a decade, AT&T has helped honor college basketball's elite and their amazing performances on the court," said Jamie Kerr, Director, AT&T Corporate Sponsorships. "AT&T enables fans to play a central role in the
selection process while bringing them closer to their passion for college basketball. With such a competitive pool of student-athletes, next month's voting is sure to be close."
Fans will have the opportunity to help determine this year's winner by texting their vote for Carter-Williams. Voting will open to fans on Monday, March 25 and is open to all participants will all other wireless carriers, in addition to presenting sponsor AT&T.
The Naismith Men's College Player of the Year is the most prestigious national award presented annually to college basketball's best player. This year's trophy is presented by AT&T will be awarded on April 7, 2013 in Atlanta.
Ranking second in the nation in assists per game, the sophomore guard is averaging 7.9 per game, with 222 on the year, while reaching double figures 10 times. He also ranks fourth nationally in steals, with 2.9 per contest.
The selections were made by the Atlanta Tipoff Club's Board of Selectors, which based its criteria on player performance to this point in the 2013 men's college basketball season. In late March, the Naismith Trophy voting academy will narrow down the list to four finalists.
"This season has re-defined excellence on the court, as numerous talented players have put themselves in a position to win the prestigious Naismith Trophy," said Shane Battier, spokesperson for the Naismith Awards and the only men's player to win both a high school (1997) and college (2001) Naismith Trophy. "I am excited to see which of these great players emerges down the stretch to win this award and become the newest member of the Naismith Awards family."
"For nearly a decade, AT&T has helped honor college basketball's elite and their amazing performances on the court," said Jamie Kerr, Director, AT&T Corporate Sponsorships. "AT&T enables fans to play a central role in the
selection process while bringing them closer to their passion for college basketball. With such a competitive pool of student-athletes, next month's voting is sure to be close."
Fans will have the opportunity to help determine this year's winner by texting their vote for Carter-Williams. Voting will open to fans on Monday, March 25 and is open to all participants will all other wireless carriers, in addition to presenting sponsor AT&T.
The Naismith Men's College Player of the Year is the most prestigious national award presented annually to college basketball's best player. This year's trophy is presented by AT&T will be awarded on April 7, 2013 in Atlanta.
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