FVV named semi-finalist for the Naismith Trophy

[shocks771]

FVV was just named a semi-finalist for the Naismith Trophy, given to the best player in the nation. The 10 semi-finalists are: Tyler Ennis, Nick Johnson, Sean Kilpatrick, Doug McDermott, Shabazz Napier, Jabari Parker, Julius Randle, Russ Smith, Fred VanVleet and Andrew Wiggins.

Not bad company there Fred!!! Congrats!!!

[WuDrWu]

Flipping incredible.

[HockeyShock]

The joy is that we could have seen any one of three names there and not have been surprised (and I could've seen a fourth, but I'm biased).

[jocoshock]

The mere thought of a Shocker winning the Naismith award... Oh the humanity...

[Shox21]

Unfortunately this year that award is already pretty well locked up.

[Perezident]

Wow....I'm speechless!!! What a great honor for our stud point guard. FVV should get used to being in the running for POY, fully expecting two more years of stellar play.

I must say, I am a bit surprised not to see Early on the list...

[molly jabali]

Interesting how an average point guard makes that list....

[Anthroshock]

At the time the announcement came out these were Fred's tweets

Fred VanVleet
@FredVanVleet
Most Dangerous Towns In America huff.to/1hp2OyZ via @HuffPostCrime

Fred VanVleet
@FredVanVleet
No list like that is anything to be proud of. But can't solve a problem without acknowledging it first. I'm not saying it'll ever change but

Fred VanVleet @FredVanVleet
Before my time is done on earth I will have opened doors and created opportunities for people to have a way out if they choose...IPROMISE

Incredibly proud this young man represents my alma mater.

[TheDover1018]

Unfortunately this year that award is already pretty well locked up.

Luckily FVV has a couple more years to win this thing.

[martymoose]

FVV was just named a semi-finalist for the Naismith Trophy, given to the best player in the nation. The 10 semi-finalists are: Tyler Ennis, Nick Johnson, Sean Kilpatrick, Doug McDermott, Shabazz Napier, Jabari Parker, Julius Randle, Russ Smith, Fred VanVleet and Andrew Wiggins.

Not bad company there Fred!!! Congrats!!!

How many on that list will be playing college ball next year? I'm guessing that list is pretty short.

[BostonWu]

Not bad for a PG at the MVC level

[TheDover1018]

How many on that list will be playing college ball next year? I'm guessing that list is pretty short.

3 tops

[RoyalShock]

How many on that list will be playing college ball next year? I'm guessing that list is pretty short.

Or the year after next?

[pie n eye]

Not bad for a PG at the MVC level

If he was playing in a real conference he wouldn't be on this list. And it wouldn't be close. *sarcasm*

[shock]

Fred will have a banner in the rafters