MSU Basketball Forward Xavier Tillman named a Karl Malone Award finalist

Michigan State Basketball power forward Xavier Tillman has been named to the top-10 midseason watch list for the Malone Award.

Two days ago, Michigan State Basketball point guard Cassius Winston was named a finalist for the Bob Cousy Award, given to the top point guard in the country. Today, his fellow Spartan and MSU big man Xavier Tillman was named a finalist for the Karl Malone Award, which is awarded to the top power forward in Men’s college basketball.

Tillman is averaging 13.3 points, 10.1 points, and 3.2 assists-per-game in what has been a strong season for the veteran. He’s also averaging 2.2 blocks and 1.1 steals-per-game. These are all career-highs for Tillman, who is averaging 31.7 minutes-per-game, another career-high.

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Here is the full list of finalist:

  • Zeke Nnaji, Arizona
  • Yoeli Childs, BYU
  • Tyler Bey, Colorado
  • Obi Toppin, Dayton
  • Killian Tillie, Gonzaga
  • Jalen Smith, Maryland
  • Xavier Tillman, Michigan State
  • Reggie Perry, Mississippi State
  • John Mooney, Notre Dame
  • Hasahn French, Saint Louis

Still waiting to see if Aaron Henry will be a finalist for the Jerry West Award. He was on the preseason watch list for that award, which honors the top shooting guard in college basketball.

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