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Rueben Chinyelu named to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award watch list

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Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Rueben Chinyelu named to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award watch list
Summary

Florida center Rueben Chinyelu was selected for the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award watch list on October 30, recognizing him as one of the top centers in Division I men’s basketball. His inclusion completes a clean sweep of all five projected Florida starters on various Naismith Beginning Five lists. Chinyelu, who averaged a double-double last season, is coming off a strong performance that included winning the Naismith, NABC, and SEC Defensive Player of the Year honors. The watch list will be reduced from 20 to 10 players in February, and the finalists will be announced in March.

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  • •Chinyelu averaged 10.9 points and 11.2 rebounds per game in 2025-26.
  • •He set records with 19 double-doubles and 137 offensive rebounds.
  • •Florida's five projected starters are recognized on Naismith preseason lists.
  • •The watch list will narrow to 10 players in February 2027.
  • •Fan Voting for the award starts on October 30.
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Rueben Chinyelu made the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award watch list, putting all five projected Florida starters on Starting Five lists.

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