SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced on Wednesday, Jan. 31 that Tucker DeVries is one of the Top 10 candidates for the 2024 Julius Erving Award.
DeVries has been averaging 20.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.6 steals this season, ranking second in the MVC in scoring average and 23rd nationally. He is currently the only NCAA Division I men's basketball player averaging at least 20.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.5 steals.
Named after Class of 1993 Hall of Famer and 16-year professional basketball player Julius Erving, the annual honor, in its 10th year, recognizes the top small forwards in NCAA Division I men's college basketball.