TicketsCINCINNATI – University of Cincinnati senior forward Gary Clark (Clayton, N.C./Clayton HS) has been named to the Citizen Naismith Trophy Late Season Team.
The Atlanta Tipoff Club announced the 30 men's players tabbed to the late season team on Wednesday. From this list, 10 semifinalists will be revealed on Feb. 28, and only those 10 players are eligible for the group of four finalists, which will be released in mid-March. Fans, once again, will be able to vote for their favorite player by visiting naismithtrophy.com/vote between March 19-30 to cast their ballot, and the fan component counts for five percent of the overall final vote. The 50th Citizen Naismith Trophy will be awarded on April 1 in San Antonio, during the NCAA Men's Final Four.
Clark, named a finalist for the Karl Malone Power Forward Player of the Year Award last week, averages 12.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.4 blocks while shooting 51.6 percent from the floor this season for fifth-ranked Cincinnati (23-2, 12-0 American).
Clark ranks among The American's leaders in nine categories (through Feb. 13): rebounds (first at 8.8), double-doubles (first with nine), offensive rebounds (second at 3.2), defensive rebounds (fourth at 5.5), blocks (tied for fifth at 1.4), field goal percentage (eighth at .516), steals (eighth at 1.4), free throw percentage (14th at .748) and points (18th at 12.8).
Clark has led the Bearcats in points or rebounds in 19 games this season.
Dominant on the glass, Clark ranks third in the nation with 1,038 career rebounds. He is one of five players in school history to achieve at least 1,000 points and 1,000 rebounds in his career. He is the school's all-time leader in career starts (126), 21st in career points (1,319), fifth in career rebounds (1,038), career blocks (170) and consecutive games played (128) and is tied for eighth in career wins (98 with Jason Maxiell [2002-05]). Clark's 27 career double-doubles are the most during the Mick Cronin coaching era (since 2006-07). He is also on pace to become only the second player in school history to lead his team in rebounds in four consecutive seasons (along with Yancy Gates [2009-19]).
Clark has been named The American's Player of the Week three times this season (Nov. 27, Jan. 22 and Jan. 29) and to the league's weekly honor roll once (Dec. 18).
A Senior CLASS Award candidate, Clark was named to preseason watch lists for the Oscar Robertson Trophy and the Lute Olson Player of the Year Award and was tabbed second team all-conference by AAC coaches.
// CITIZEN TROPHY LATE SEASON TEAM
Deandre Ayton, Arizona
Marvin Bagley III, Duke
Mohamed Bamba, Texas
Keita Bates-Diop, Ohio State
Joel Berry II, North Carolina
Trevon Bluiett, Xavier
Mikal Bridges, Villanova
Miles Bridges, Michigan State
Bryce Brown, Auburn
Jalen Brunson, Villanova
Jevon Carter, West Virginia
Gary Clark, Cincinnati
Mike Daum, South Dakota State
Angel Delgado, Seton Hall
Carsen Edwards, Purdue
Vince Edwards, Purdue
Keenan Evans, Texas Tech
Marcus Foster, Creighton
Devonte' Graham, Kansas
Kyle Guy, Virginia
Tra Holder, Arizona State
Chandler Hutchison, Boise State
Kevin Knox, Kentucky
Jock Landale, St. Mary's
Caleb Martin, UNLV
Luke Maye, North Carolina
Collin Sexton, Alabama
Landry Shamet, Wichita State
Allonzo Trier, Arizona
Trae Young, Oklahoma
// NEXT GAME
Fifth-ranked Cincinnati plays at Houston on Thursday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network and 700 WLW.
// FOLLOW THE TEAM
Stay connected with Cincinnati men's basketball on Facebook (GoBearcatsMBB), Twitter (@GoBearcatsMBB) and Instagram (GoBearcatsMBB).
The Atlanta Tipoff Club announced the 30 men's players tabbed to the late season team on Wednesday. From this list, 10 semifinalists will be revealed on Feb. 28, and only those 10 players are eligible for the group of four finalists, which will be released in mid-March. Fans, once again, will be able to vote for their favorite player by visiting naismithtrophy.com/vote between March 19-30 to cast their ballot, and the fan component counts for five percent of the overall final vote. The 50th Citizen Naismith Trophy will be awarded on April 1 in San Antonio, during the NCAA Men's Final Four.
Clark, named a finalist for the Karl Malone Power Forward Player of the Year Award last week, averages 12.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.4 blocks while shooting 51.6 percent from the floor this season for fifth-ranked Cincinnati (23-2, 12-0 American).
Clark ranks among The American's leaders in nine categories (through Feb. 13): rebounds (first at 8.8), double-doubles (first with nine), offensive rebounds (second at 3.2), defensive rebounds (fourth at 5.5), blocks (tied for fifth at 1.4), field goal percentage (eighth at .516), steals (eighth at 1.4), free throw percentage (14th at .748) and points (18th at 12.8).
Clark has led the Bearcats in points or rebounds in 19 games this season.
Dominant on the glass, Clark ranks third in the nation with 1,038 career rebounds. He is one of five players in school history to achieve at least 1,000 points and 1,000 rebounds in his career. He is the school's all-time leader in career starts (126), 21st in career points (1,319), fifth in career rebounds (1,038), career blocks (170) and consecutive games played (128) and is tied for eighth in career wins (98 with Jason Maxiell [2002-05]). Clark's 27 career double-doubles are the most during the Mick Cronin coaching era (since 2006-07). He is also on pace to become only the second player in school history to lead his team in rebounds in four consecutive seasons (along with Yancy Gates [2009-19]).
Clark has been named The American's Player of the Week three times this season (Nov. 27, Jan. 22 and Jan. 29) and to the league's weekly honor roll once (Dec. 18).
A Senior CLASS Award candidate, Clark was named to preseason watch lists for the Oscar Robertson Trophy and the Lute Olson Player of the Year Award and was tabbed second team all-conference by AAC coaches.
// CITIZEN TROPHY LATE SEASON TEAM
Deandre Ayton, Arizona
Marvin Bagley III, Duke
Mohamed Bamba, Texas
Keita Bates-Diop, Ohio State
Joel Berry II, North Carolina
Trevon Bluiett, Xavier
Mikal Bridges, Villanova
Miles Bridges, Michigan State
Bryce Brown, Auburn
Jalen Brunson, Villanova
Jevon Carter, West Virginia
Gary Clark, Cincinnati
Mike Daum, South Dakota State
Angel Delgado, Seton Hall
Carsen Edwards, Purdue
Vince Edwards, Purdue
Keenan Evans, Texas Tech
Marcus Foster, Creighton
Devonte' Graham, Kansas
Kyle Guy, Virginia
Tra Holder, Arizona State
Chandler Hutchison, Boise State
Kevin Knox, Kentucky
Jock Landale, St. Mary's
Caleb Martin, UNLV
Luke Maye, North Carolina
Collin Sexton, Alabama
Landry Shamet, Wichita State
Allonzo Trier, Arizona
Trae Young, Oklahoma
// NEXT GAME
Fifth-ranked Cincinnati plays at Houston on Thursday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network and 700 WLW.
// FOLLOW THE TEAM
Stay connected with Cincinnati men's basketball on Facebook (GoBearcatsMBB), Twitter (@GoBearcatsMBB) and Instagram (GoBearcatsMBB).