TicketsCINCINNATI – University of Cincinnati senior Gary Clark (Clayton, N.C./Clayton HS) has been named one of 32 players for the Oscar Robertson Trophy Preseason Watch List, the U.S. Basketball Writers Association announced Monday.
Already this preseason, Clark has been named to the Karl Malone Power Forward of the Year Watch List and was selected American Athletic Conference Second Team by the league's coaches at preseason media day on Oct. 16.
Clark averaged 10.8 points and 7.9 rebounds during the 2016-17 season while earning selection to the American Championship All-Tournament team. He ranked among the league leaders in field goal percentage (fourth at .529), rebounds (fourth at 7.9), blocks (tied for ninth at 1.2) and scoring (26th at 10.8).
Clark enters the 2017-18 campaign ranked third in the nation among returning players with 819 career rebounds. He needs two points to join UC's 1,000-point club and is on pace to finish his career ranked among the top five players in school history for rebounds and blocks.
The award is to be presented to the national player of the year at the NCAA Final Four in San Antonio by its namesake, the former three-time All-American and all-time leading scorer and rebounder at Cincinnati. Robertson was a two-time USBWA Player of the Year. It is the nation's oldest player of the year award and the only one named after a former player.
While these standout players are the initial contenders for the Oscar Robertson Trophy, all NCAA Division I players are eligible for postseason honors from the USBWA. For the ninth straight season, the USBWA will present an Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week each Tuesday beginning Dec. 12.
In mid-March, the USBWA will announce its 2017-18 All-America Team and, at that time, finalists will also be chosen for the player of the year. Once finalists are announced, the entire USBWA membership will vote for the winner of the Oscar Robertson Trophy.
// 2018 OSCAR ROBERTSON TROPHY CANDIDATES
Jaylen Adams, St. Bonaventure
Deng Adel, Louisville
Grayson Allen, Duke
KeVaughn Allen, Florida
Deandre Ayton, Arizona
Marvin Bagley III, Duke
Mohamed Bamba, Texas
Joel Berry II, North Carolina
Trevon Bluiett, Xavier
Miles Bridges, Michigan State
Bruce Brown Jr., Miami
Jalen Brunson, Villanova
Jevon Carter, West Virginia
Wendell Carter Jr., Duke
Gary Clark, Cincinnati
Bonzie Colson, Notre Dame
Mike Daum, South Dakota State
Angel Delgado, Seton Hall
Hamidou Diallo, Kentucky
Trevon Duval, Duke
Devonté Graham, Kansas
Ethan Happ, Wisconsin
Kevin Knox, Kentucky
Jock Landale, Saint Mary's
Yante Maten, Georgia
Chimezie Metu, USC
Michael Porter Jr., Missouri
Collin Sexton, Alabama
Landry Shamet, Wichita State
Reid Travis, Stanford
Allonzo Trier, Arizona
Robert Williams, Texas A&M
// SINGLE-GAME TICKETS ON SALE NOW, MINI PLANS ALSO AVAILABLE
Single-game tickets went on sale Monday, Nov. 6, through BB&T Arena and Ticketmaster. The BB&T Arena ticket office is open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or you can call the Ticket Master Call Center at 1-800-745-3000.
Fans may also purchase UC tickets on the BB&T Arena ticket office website.
Based on availability, fans may also buy tickets on game day at BB&T Arena beginning two hours before tipoff. Arena doors open 90 minutes prior to start time.
Ticket prices start at $20 for most games with the exception of contests against Mississippi State (Dec. 12), SMU (Jan. 7) and UConn (Feb. 22) that start at $30 apiece. The Wichita State game (Feb. 18) is sold out.
Ticket will-call is located within the North Gate of BB&T Arena. Fans can access ticket will-call by entering through the labeled "North Gate" entrance or by entering through the arena's main entrance by the BB&T Arena ticket office then proceeding up the stairs.
It is important to note that the UC ticket office itself is not selling single-game tickets – either online, on the phone or at the Lindner Athletics Center ticket windows – during the 2017-18 campaign.
Fans interested in mini plans however, can purchase those through the UC ticket office. Starting as low as $150, the five-game mini plan offers Bearcats fans the option to pick two from contests against UConn, SMU or Mississippi State, as well as three other games of their choice. To purchase mini plans, please visit GoBearcats.com/tickets or call 1-877-CATS-TIX.
Already this preseason, Clark has been named to the Karl Malone Power Forward of the Year Watch List and was selected American Athletic Conference Second Team by the league's coaches at preseason media day on Oct. 16.
Clark averaged 10.8 points and 7.9 rebounds during the 2016-17 season while earning selection to the American Championship All-Tournament team. He ranked among the league leaders in field goal percentage (fourth at .529), rebounds (fourth at 7.9), blocks (tied for ninth at 1.2) and scoring (26th at 10.8).
Clark enters the 2017-18 campaign ranked third in the nation among returning players with 819 career rebounds. He needs two points to join UC's 1,000-point club and is on pace to finish his career ranked among the top five players in school history for rebounds and blocks.
The award is to be presented to the national player of the year at the NCAA Final Four in San Antonio by its namesake, the former three-time All-American and all-time leading scorer and rebounder at Cincinnati. Robertson was a two-time USBWA Player of the Year. It is the nation's oldest player of the year award and the only one named after a former player.
While these standout players are the initial contenders for the Oscar Robertson Trophy, all NCAA Division I players are eligible for postseason honors from the USBWA. For the ninth straight season, the USBWA will present an Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week each Tuesday beginning Dec. 12.
In mid-March, the USBWA will announce its 2017-18 All-America Team and, at that time, finalists will also be chosen for the player of the year. Once finalists are announced, the entire USBWA membership will vote for the winner of the Oscar Robertson Trophy.
// 2018 OSCAR ROBERTSON TROPHY CANDIDATES
Jaylen Adams, St. Bonaventure
Deng Adel, Louisville
Grayson Allen, Duke
KeVaughn Allen, Florida
Deandre Ayton, Arizona
Marvin Bagley III, Duke
Mohamed Bamba, Texas
Joel Berry II, North Carolina
Trevon Bluiett, Xavier
Miles Bridges, Michigan State
Bruce Brown Jr., Miami
Jalen Brunson, Villanova
Jevon Carter, West Virginia
Wendell Carter Jr., Duke
Gary Clark, Cincinnati
Bonzie Colson, Notre Dame
Mike Daum, South Dakota State
Angel Delgado, Seton Hall
Hamidou Diallo, Kentucky
Trevon Duval, Duke
Devonté Graham, Kansas
Ethan Happ, Wisconsin
Kevin Knox, Kentucky
Jock Landale, Saint Mary's
Yante Maten, Georgia
Chimezie Metu, USC
Michael Porter Jr., Missouri
Collin Sexton, Alabama
Landry Shamet, Wichita State
Reid Travis, Stanford
Allonzo Trier, Arizona
Robert Williams, Texas A&M
// SINGLE-GAME TICKETS ON SALE NOW, MINI PLANS ALSO AVAILABLE
Single-game tickets went on sale Monday, Nov. 6, through BB&T Arena and Ticketmaster. The BB&T Arena ticket office is open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or you can call the Ticket Master Call Center at 1-800-745-3000.
Fans may also purchase UC tickets on the BB&T Arena ticket office website.
Based on availability, fans may also buy tickets on game day at BB&T Arena beginning two hours before tipoff. Arena doors open 90 minutes prior to start time.
Ticket prices start at $20 for most games with the exception of contests against Mississippi State (Dec. 12), SMU (Jan. 7) and UConn (Feb. 22) that start at $30 apiece. The Wichita State game (Feb. 18) is sold out.
Ticket will-call is located within the North Gate of BB&T Arena. Fans can access ticket will-call by entering through the labeled "North Gate" entrance or by entering through the arena's main entrance by the BB&T Arena ticket office then proceeding up the stairs.
It is important to note that the UC ticket office itself is not selling single-game tickets – either online, on the phone or at the Lindner Athletics Center ticket windows – during the 2017-18 campaign.
Fans interested in mini plans however, can purchase those through the UC ticket office. Starting as low as $150, the five-game mini plan offers Bearcats fans the option to pick two from contests against UConn, SMU or Mississippi State, as well as three other games of their choice. To purchase mini plans, please visit GoBearcats.com/tickets or call 1-877-CATS-TIX.