UConn men’s basketball star Silas Demary Jr. just cemented his status as one of the nation’s top point guards yet again, landing a spot on the preseason watch list for the 2027 Bob Cousy Award. This prestigious award, named after the legendary Holy Cross and Boston Celtics icon, celebrates the best point guard in college basketball every year, and Demary Jr.’s inclusion among the initial 20 players is a big deal.
That Snub Last Season? Coach Hurley Is Still Fuming
This isn’t Demary Jr.’s first time on the Cousy radar. He was also on last season’s preseason watch list ahead of his debut with the Huskies, and boy, did he deliver. The Georgia transfer brought a two-way ball-handling and perimeter defensive presence that coach Dan Hurley’s squad sorely needed. He wasn’t just good, he was *elite*, posting one of the highest assist rates in college basketball while snagging 1.6 steals per game and draining nearly 40% of his 3-point attempts. By February, Demary Jr. was running the show for arguably the best team in college basketball, with the Huskies riding a ridiculous 17-game winning streak and boasting a 21-1 record. Yet, when the semifinalist list dropped, Demary Jr. was nowhere to be found. And Coach Hurley? He was livid. “I don’t know who’s on there,” Hurley vented. “There’s obviously a lot of deserving players. We’re one of the best teams in the country this year; we’ve played to it. Our resume says what our resume says. He’s played at an incredibly high level.” He didn’t stop there, calling the snub “B.S. Total B.S.” That’s the kind of passion we love to see.
Fans Can Help Make Sure History Doesn’t Repeat
Fast forward to now, and Demary Jr. is back on the initial 20-player list. That February cut to 10 players, and then the final five in March, are going to be huge. With last season’s oversight still fresh in everyone’s minds, especially Hurley’s, you know there’s extra motivation this time around. And here’s where the fans come in. The Bob Cousy Award actually includes a fan vote, which could be critical in preventing another potential snub for Demary Jr. The first round of fan voting kicks off on October 30 over on the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame website. This isn’t just about individual accolades; it’s about recognizing a player who truly impacts winning at the highest level of college basketball. Make sure his incredible play and impact don’t get overlooked again.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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