The following is a press release courtesy of Iowa State athletics communications.
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State point guard DeAndre Kane has been named to the Bob Cousy Award Final 20, as released Monday by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Named after Hall of Famer and former Boston Celtic Bob Cousy, the annual honor recognizes the top point guards in men’s college basketball.
Kane is averaging 15.9 points, 6.6 rebounds and 6.1 assists. He is one of just two players nationally averaging at least 15 points, six rebounds and six assists. Kane has scored in double figures in 20 games, including eight with 20 or more points. The senior is 10th in the Big 12 in scoring, first in assists, second in steals and 13th in rebounds.
Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 18 through Monday, March 10, fans from around the country will have the chance to vote for the top point guard in college basketball – fan voting begins on www.cousyaward.com at 9 a.m. (CT). The current listing of 20 finalists will be narrowed down to five players in early March. The final five players in contention for the award will be presented to Mr. Cousy and the Hall of Fame’s selection committee. The Hall of Fame committee is made up of top college basketball personnel including media members, head coaches, Hall of Famers and Sports Information Directors. The winner of the 2014 Bob Cousy Award will be presented at the Hall of Fame’s Class Announcement on Championship Monday in North Texas as part of NCAA Final Four Weekend.
Bob Cousy Award Candidates
Jahii Carson, Arizona State
Kevin Pangos, Gonzaga
Siyani Chambers, Harvard
Yogi Ferrell, Indiana
DeAndre Kane, Iowa State
Jason Brickman, Long Island
Keith Appling, Michigan State
Aaron Craft, Ohio State
Marcus Smart, Oklahoma State
Xavier Thames, San Diego State
Tyler Ennis, Syracuse
T.J. McConnell, Arizona
Justin Cobbs, California
Kyle Anderson, UCLA
Shabazz Napier, Connecticut
Chaz Williams, Massachusetts
Kendall Williams, New Mexico
Marcus Paige, North Carolina
Eric Atkins, Notre Dame
James Robinson, Pittsburgh
