Omari Spellman, who has signed to play for the Villanova Wildcats, has been named to the Watch List for the 2016 Naismith Trophy Boy’s High School Player of the Year Award.
The 6'9" Ohio native, who is playing for St. Thomas More School this season, is averaging 18.0 points per game across 9 games. He's also adding 8 boards and 1 assist in each contest.
Naismith Trophy Boy’s High School Player of the Year Watch List
| NAME | HOMETOWN | HIGH SCHOOL | CLASS | POS | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alterique Gilbert | Lithonia, GA | Miller Grove | Senior | PG | Connecticut Huskies |
| De'Aaron Fox | Katy, TX | Cypress Lakes | Senior | PG | Kentucky Wildcats |
| Dewan Huell | Miami, FL | Norland | Senior | C/F | Miami-Florida Hurricanes |
| Edrice "Bam" Adebayo | High Point, NC | High Point Christian | Senior | PF/C | Kentucky Wildcats |
| Frank Jackson | Alpine, UT | Lone Peak | Senior | G | Duke Blue Devils |
| Jarrett Allen | Round Rock, TX | Stephens Episcopal | Senior | C | |
| Jayson Tatum | St. |