A Wisconsin Badgers player has been named to the Naismith Trophy Watchlist, according to a report published Thursday by SB Nation.
The watchlist highlights top contenders for the Naismith Trophy, awarded annually to the most outstanding player in NCAA Division I men's basketball. The announcement comes days after the Badgers opened their season with a game against the Denver Pioneers at the Kohl Center in Madison on November 2.
The specific player honored was not identified in the initial report.
