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.
