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Omier Named to Karl Malone Award Watch List – University of Miami Athletics

Omier Named to Karl Malone Award Watch List – University of Miami Athletics

Omier is joined on the list by Auburn’s Johni Broome, Duke’s Kyle Filipowski, Akron’s Enrique Freeman, Virginia’s Jayden Gardner, Dayton’s DaRon Holmes II, Wyoming’s Graham Ike, South Carolina’s GG Jackson, Indiana’s Trayce Jackson-Davis, Creighton’s Arthur Kaluma, Iowa’s Kris Murray, Virginia Tech’s Justyn Mutts, North Carolina’s Pete Nance, Furman’s Jalen Slawson, Gonzaga’s Drew Timme, Arizona’s Ąžuolas Tubelis, Houston’s Jerace Walker, Memphis’ DeAndre Williams and LSU’s KJ Williams.

Fans are encouraged to participate in Fan Voting, presented by Dell Technologies, in each of the three rounds, starting Friday, October 28. In late January, the watch list of 20 players for the 2023 Karl Malone Award will be narrowed to 10 and then in late February to just five. In March the five finalists will be presented to West and the Hall of Fame’s selection committee where a winner will be selected.

The winner of the 2023 Karl Malone Award will be presented on a to be determined date, along with the other four members of the Men’s Starting Five. Additional awards being presented include the Bob Cousy Award (Point Guard), Jerry West Award (Shooting Guard), Julius Erving Award (Small Forward) and the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award (Center).

Omier and the Hurricanes open the 2022-23 season Sunday at 2 p.m. with an exhibition affair versus IUP.

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