RJ Davis Named To Jerry West Award Midseason List

Posted Feb 4, 2025
UNC guard R.J. Davis is among 10 candidates for the 2025 Jerry West Award, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced on Tuesday. Davis won the 2024 West Award as the top shooting guard in men's college basketball last season. The award, named after the late Hall of Famer and 1959 Final Four MVP, celebrates its 11th year in 2025. (GoHeels.com)

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