Dominic James on Naismith top 50 list

[rocky_warrior]

This came out last week right after the Duke win so I missed it, maybe others did too.  Nice that we've had a guy on these lists nearly every year recently - even if they didn't make it as a finalist.

http://gomarquette.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/112206aac.html

Nov. 22, 2006

ATLANTA - Sophomore guard Dominic James was named one of the 50 players on the Naismith Trophy Men's Preseason Candidates list. The Naismith Trophy is the most prestigious national award presented annually to the men's and women's players of the year.

The Top 50 list was compiled by the Atlanta Tipoff Club's Board of Selectors, comprised of leading basketball journalists, coaches and administrators from around the country. The board based its pre-season criteria on player performances from last season and expectations for the 2006-07 season.

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In January, the Naismith Trophy Voting Academy will narrow its pre-season list to the Top 30 players in the nation. Those players, and others who distinguish themselves throughout the season, will be eligible for the final ballot in March. Beginning in mid-February, CBS' "Cingular at the Half" will feature a weekly Naismith Trophy update highlighting the players in contention. In April, the Naismith Trophy winner will be recognized at the NCAA Men's Final Four in Atlanta.

[Mayor McCheese]

well up to now, I would say he is in the top 10 out of everyone, however it is early, but really, I think he deserves to be mentioned in the top 10 right now, thats how good he is playing/leading this team

[Warrior1969]

He was great in the Duke game, I would not say GREAT in the previous games.  Overall top 10 to 15 maybe?