Ryan Nembhard
Nembhard Named to Bob Cousy Award Watch List
10/24/2022 12:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Sophomore is one of 20 men listed, but only BIG EAST representative
Springfield, Mass. (Oct. 24, 2022) — The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced that Creighton's Ryan Nembhard is one of 20 candidates on the watch list for the 2023 Bob Cousy Award.
Named after Class of 1971 Hall of Famer and former Boston Celtic and Holy Cross guard Bob Cousy, the annual honor, now in its 20th year, recognizes the top point guard in Division I men's college basketball. A national committee of top college basketball personnel determined the watch list of 20 candidates.
"The Hall of Fame is honored to present the Bob Cousy Award to the best point guard in the collegiate game for the 20th consecutive year," said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Basketball Hall of Fame. "This year's class of point guards that have been named to the Bob Cousy Award Watch List truly embody the style and reputation of the 'Houdini of the Hardwood,' and we look forward to watching their playmaking ability take center stage this season."
A sophomore from Aurora, Ontario, Nembhard was named the BIG EAST Freshman of the Year last season after a standout season that saw him win six BIG EAST Freshman of the Week accolades. He ranked third in the BIG EAST in minutes per game (34.0) and assists per game (4.4) while also ranking 14th in steals (1.3) per contest. Nembhard was recognized on the Preseason All-BIG EAST Second Team last week, and is the lone BIG EAST representative on the initial list for the 2023 Bob Cousy Award.
Nembhard is the fourth different Bluejay in the last 12 years named to the Bob Cousy Award watch list, joining Antoine Young (2011-12), Maurice Watson Jr. (2016-17) and Marcus Zegarowski (2020-21).
2023 Bob Cousy Award Candidates*
*Players can play their way onto and off the list at any point in the 2022-23 season.
Fans are encouraged to participate in Fan Voting, presented by Dell Technologies, in each of the three rounds starting on October 28. In late January, the watch list of 20 players for the 2023 Bob Cousy Award will be narrowed to 10, and then in late February to just 5. In March, the five finalists will be presented to Cousy and the Hall of Fame's selection committee where a winner will be selected.
The winner of the 2023 Bob Cousy 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 Jerry West Award (Shooting Guard), Julius Erving Award (Small Forward), Karl Malone (Power Forward) and the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award (Center), in addition to the Women's Starting Five.
Previous winners of the Bob Cousy Award include Collin Gillespie, Villanova (2022), Ayo Dosunmu, Illinois (2021), Ja Morant, Murray State (2019), Jalen Brunson, Villanova (2018), Trey Burke, Michigan (2013), Kendall Marshall, North Carolina (2012), Kemba Walker, Connecticut (2011) and Jameer Nelson, St. Joseph's (2004).
For more information on the 2023 Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award and the latest updates, visit hoophallawards.com and follow @hoophall and #CousyAward on Twitter and Instagram.
Named after Class of 1971 Hall of Famer and former Boston Celtic and Holy Cross guard Bob Cousy, the annual honor, now in its 20th year, recognizes the top point guard in Division I men's college basketball. A national committee of top college basketball personnel determined the watch list of 20 candidates.
"The Hall of Fame is honored to present the Bob Cousy Award to the best point guard in the collegiate game for the 20th consecutive year," said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Basketball Hall of Fame. "This year's class of point guards that have been named to the Bob Cousy Award Watch List truly embody the style and reputation of the 'Houdini of the Hardwood,' and we look forward to watching their playmaking ability take center stage this season."
A sophomore from Aurora, Ontario, Nembhard was named the BIG EAST Freshman of the Year last season after a standout season that saw him win six BIG EAST Freshman of the Week accolades. He ranked third in the BIG EAST in minutes per game (34.0) and assists per game (4.4) while also ranking 14th in steals (1.3) per contest. Nembhard was recognized on the Preseason All-BIG EAST Second Team last week, and is the lone BIG EAST representative on the initial list for the 2023 Bob Cousy Award.
Nembhard is the fourth different Bluejay in the last 12 years named to the Bob Cousy Award watch list, joining Antoine Young (2011-12), Maurice Watson Jr. (2016-17) and Marcus Zegarowski (2020-21).
2023 Bob Cousy Award Candidates*
| Jahvon Quinerly | Alabama | Kendric Davis | Memphis |
| Jordan Walker | Alabama-Birmingham | Caleb Love | North Carolina |
| Kerr Kriisa | Arizona | Grant Sherfield | Oklahoma |
| Wendell Green, Jr. | Auburn | Max Adams | Oral Roberts |
| Isaiah Stevens | Colorado State | Will Richardson | Oregon |
| Ryan Nembhard | Creighton | Yuri Collins | St. Louis |
| Antonie Davis | Detroit Mercy | Mike Miles, Jr. | TCU |
| Jeremy Roach | Duke | Tyrese Hunter | Texas |
| Sahvir Wheeler | Kentucky | Tyger Campbell | UCLA |
| Darius McGhee | Liberty | Kihei Clark | Virginia |
*Players can play their way onto and off the list at any point in the 2022-23 season.
Fans are encouraged to participate in Fan Voting, presented by Dell Technologies, in each of the three rounds starting on October 28. In late January, the watch list of 20 players for the 2023 Bob Cousy Award will be narrowed to 10, and then in late February to just 5. In March, the five finalists will be presented to Cousy and the Hall of Fame's selection committee where a winner will be selected.
The winner of the 2023 Bob Cousy 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 Jerry West Award (Shooting Guard), Julius Erving Award (Small Forward), Karl Malone (Power Forward) and the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award (Center), in addition to the Women's Starting Five.
Previous winners of the Bob Cousy Award include Collin Gillespie, Villanova (2022), Ayo Dosunmu, Illinois (2021), Ja Morant, Murray State (2019), Jalen Brunson, Villanova (2018), Trey Burke, Michigan (2013), Kendall Marshall, North Carolina (2012), Kemba Walker, Connecticut (2011) and Jameer Nelson, St. Joseph's (2004).
For more information on the 2023 Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award and the latest updates, visit hoophallawards.com and follow @hoophall and #CousyAward on Twitter and Instagram.
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