Kansas’ Mason, Villanova’s Hart, Duke’s Kennard Among Naismith Semifinalists

Kansas senior guard Frank Mason III, Villanova senior forward Josh Hart and Duke sophomore guard Luke Kennard are among the 10 semifinalists for the Naismith Men’s College Player of the Year Trophy, it was announced by the Atlanta Tipoff Club.

The Atlanta Tipoff Club will announce four finalists for the 2017 Naismith Trophy on March 19. The award will be presented at the Final Four in Phoenix on April 2.

2017 Naismith Trophy Semifinalists

Lonzo Ball, UCLA

Ethan Happ, Wisconsin

Josh Hart, Villanova

Josh Jackson, Kansas

Justin Jackson, North Carolina

Luke Kennard, Duke

Frank Mason III, Kansas

Jonathan Motley, Baylor

Caleb Swanigan, Purdue

Nigel Williams-Goss, Gonzaga

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