Boston College Athletics
Hanlan Named To Naismith Trophy Watch List
December 03, 2014 | Men's Basketball
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CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - Junior Olivier Hanlan has been named to the Naismith Trophy Men's 50 Watch List, announced today by the Atlanta Tipoff Club.
The award is given annually to the top men's and women's collegiate basketball players.
Hanlan was previously named to the watch lists for the Wooden Award, the Bob Cousy Award and the Lute Olson Award. He is one of nine ACC players listed in addition to Malcolm Brogdon (Virginia), Jerian Grant (Notre Dame), Montrezl Harrell (Louisville), Tyus Jones (Duke), Jahlil Okafor (Duke), Marcus Paige (North Carolina), Terry Rozier (Louisville) and Justise Winslow (Duke).
The timeline for the Naismith Trophy is:
Watch List 50 - December 3, 2014
Midseason 30 - February 12, 2015
10 Semifinalists - March 6, 2015
Four Finalists - March 22, 2015
Winner - April 5, 2015
Hanlan leads the ACC in minutes played (36.3) and ranks second in steals (2.50), seventh in points (16.2), and 10th in assists (4.0). Hanlan is the only player in the conference to rank in the top 10 in points, assists and steals.
Hanlan and the Eagles will host Providence on Friday night at 7 p.m. Fans are encouraged to wear white to the game. Tickets can be purchased here.
