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Duke Freshman Vernon Carey Named To Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award Watch List

The young star has already made an impression

By JD King
NSU University School v Montverde Academy
MIDDLE VILLAGE, NEW YORK - APRIL 04: Vernon Carey Jr. #22 of NSU University School handles the ball on offense against Montverde Academy in the quarterfinal of the GEICO High School National Tournament at Christ the King High School on April 04, 2019 in Middle Village, New York.
Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images

Duke freshman Vernon Carey came to school well regarded and that came through Monday as he was named to the the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Watch List before he even played a game.

The thick 6-10 freshman has already demonstrated a lot of versatility and in fact Coach K said he’s only now learning to play inside. So expect a lot of growth from the young big man.

Also named to the list: former Blue Devil Chase Jeter, now at Arizona. Here’s the complete roster of nominees:

  • Chase Jeter -- Arizona
  • Nico Carvacho -- Colorado State
  • Vernon Carey Jr. -- Duke
  • Kerry Blackshear -- Florida
  • Omer Yurtseven -- Georgetown
  • Luka Garza -- Iowa
  • Udoka Azubuike -- Kansas
  • Steven Enoch -- Louisville
  • James Wiseman -- Memphis
  • Jon Teske -- Michigan
  • Jeremiah Tilmon -- Missouri
  • Armando Bacot -- North Carolina
  • Nate Watson -- Providence
  • Matt Haarms -- Purdue
  • Nick Rakocevic -- USC
  • Neemias Queta -- Utah State
  • Isaiah Stewart -- Washington
  • Derek Culver -- West Virginia
  • Charles Bassey -- Western Kentucky
  • Nathan Knight -- William & Mary

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