Marquette University center Sananda Fru has been named to the preseason watch list for the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award, which recognizes the top center in NCAA Division I men's basketball.
The announcement, made on October 31, 2026, underscores the significant development of Marquette's frontcourt compared to the previous season. Fru's inclusion on the watch list highlights his emerging status as one of the nation's premier big men.
The Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award, named after the NBA Hall of Famer, is presented annually by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The watch list will be narrowed down during the season before a winner is selected.
