Duck commit Bol Bol Naismith semifinalist

ATLANTA (Feb. 6, 2018) – The Atlanta Tipoff Club today announced the 10 semifinalists for the Naismith National Boys’ High School Player of the Year including Oregon signee Bol Bol. Only these candidates will be eligible to earn national finalists’ status, which will be announced on Feb. 16. The National Naismith High School All-America team will be announced on March 5, and the award winner will be unveiled on March 8, 2018.

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Celebrating 50 Years of the Citizen Naismith Trophy

Founded during the 1956-57 season, the Atlanta Tipoff Club is committed to promoting the game of basketball and recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of those who make the game so exciting.

The Atlanta Tipoff Club administers the Naismith Awards, which have become the most prestigious national honors in all of college basketball. Named in honor of Dr. James Naismith, inventor of the game of basketball, the Naismith Trophy recognizes the top Men’s and Women’s College Basketball Players of the Year.

Other Naismith Awards are presented to the Men’s and Women’s College Basketball Coaches of the Year, Boys’ and Girls’ High School Basketball Players and Coaches of the Year, Basketball Officials and Outstanding Contributors to the game. Celebrating its 50th year by honoring past winners, the Citizen Naismith Trophy was first