Just one day after his impressive performance against the No. 1 team in the nation, Kentucky’s Ashton Hagans has been tabbed to another prestigious award’s watch list. This time, the sophomore guard made the cut for the Lute Olson National Player of the Year Award Watch List. Nationally, 40 players were placed on the watch list; Hagans is one of just four SEC contenders.
Hagans’ defense and leadership helped Kentucky surge to a win over Michigan State Tuesday night. The guard recorded 11 points, three assists, two rebounds and a steal in his sophomore debut.
Although impressive, this award is far from Hagans’ first.