NC State, Duke athletes and Hurricanes nominated for ESPYs Awards
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 12:01 AM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Former NC State soccer player Donavan Phillip and former Duke basketball star Cameron Boozer received nominations for the ESPYs, occurring this summer. Phillip helped NC State reach the NCAA Division I Men's College Cup, scoring 19 goals last season. The Carolina Hurricanes also received a nomination for Best Team after winning the Stanley Cup in the 2025-26 season. The acknowledgment highlights key achievements in college sports and professional hockey, reflecting their respective programs' successes.
- •Donavan Phillip nominated for best college athlete at ESPYs.
- •Cameron Boozer also nominated after third overall NBA draft pick.
- •NC State men's soccer coach Marc Hubbard acknowledges Phillip's growth.
- •Carolina Hurricanes nominated for Best Team after winning Stanley Cup.
- •The recognition highlights accomplishments from both college and professional levels.
- 12:01 AMYahoo Sports — Local college athletes, 'Canes nominated for ESPYs Awards
"Former NC State and Duke standouts, plus the Carolina Hurricanes, are up for major honors at this year's ESPY Awards.
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