Nassir Little Named Candidate For Julius Erving Award Posted Oct 18, 2018 The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has announced 20 watch list members for the 2019 Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year Award. North Carolina freshman Nassir Little made the list. Named after Hall of Famer and 16-year professional basketball player Julius Erving, the annual honor recognizes the top small forwards in Division I men's college basketball. (GoHeels.com)