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Dixon Named to Karl Malone Award Preseason Watch List

Wildcats forward among those listed by Naismith Memorial Hall o Fame

SPRINGFIELD, MASS. (October 31, 2024) — The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the
20 watch-list candidates for the 2025 Karl Malone Award and, in partnership with the Women's
Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), the 20 watch-list candidates for the 2025 Katrina McClain
Award.

The annual Karl Malone Award, named after the Class of 2010 Hall of Famer and two-time NBA Most
Valuable Player, celebrates its 11th year by recognizing the top power forwards in Division I men's
college basketball.

The Katrina McClain Award, now in its eighth year, recognizes the top power forwards in women's
NCAA Division I college basketball. It is named after the two-time All-American, 1987 National Player of
the Year, and Class of 2012 Hall of Famer.

2025 Karl Malone Award Candidates* 

Grant Nelson Alabama 

Trey Townsend Arizona 

Johni Broome Auburn 

Norchad Omier Baylor 

Ian Schieffelin Clemson 

Graham Ike Gonzaga 

J'Wan Roberts Houston 

Will Riley Illinois 

Malik Reneau Indiana 

Coleman Hawkins Kansas State 

Julian Reese Maryland 

Cade Tyson North Carolina 

Caden Pierce Princeton 

Bryce Hopkins Providence 

JT Toppin Texas Tech 

Donnie Freeman Syracuse 

Yaxel Lendeborg UAB 

Alex Karaban UConn 

Eric Dixon Villanova 

Great Osobor Washington 

2025 Katrina McClain Award Candidates*
DeYona Gaston Auburn

Darianna Littlepage-Buggs Baylor

Emma Ronsiek Colorado State

Morgan Maly Creighton

Makayla Timpson Florida State

Yvonne Ejim Gonzaga

Kendall Bostic Illinois

Addy Brown Iowa State

Olivia Cochran Louisville

Aneesah Morrow LSU

Maddy Westbeld Notre Dame

Liatu King Notre Dame

Liza Karlen Notre Dame

Skylar Vann Oklahoma

Laura Ziegler Saint Joseph's

Sania Feagin South Carolina

Aaliyah Moore Texas

Janiah Barker UCLA

Kiki Iriafen USC

Jenna Johnson Utah

*Players can play their way onto and off the list at any point in the 2024-25 season.
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Players Mentioned

Eric Dixon

#43 Eric Dixon

Forward
6' 8"
Graduate Student

Players Mentioned

Eric Dixon

#43 Eric Dixon

6' 8"
Graduate Student
Forward