Aidoo on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Center of the Year Watch List
FAYETTEVILLE – Jonas Aidoo is one of 20 players on the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Center of the Year Preseason Watch List, announced by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
The annual Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award, named after the Class of 1995 Hall of Famer and three-time NCAA Champion, celebrates its 11th year by honoring the top centers in Division I men’s college basketball.
Aidoo’s Preseason Honors:
- 1 of 20 on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Center of the Year Watch List
- All-SEC (2nd Team) by Media
- All-SEC (2nd Team) by Coaches
- All-SEC (2nd Team) by USA TODAY Sports Network
- #10 overall transfer by On3
- #11 player in the CBS Sports transfer rankings
- #23 “Impact Transfer” by Field of 68
- 1 of 30 “Impact Transfers” by College Hoops Today
- #59 on CBS Sports List of Top 100 Players for 2024-25
- #64 on ESPN List of Top 100 Players for 2024-25
Last season, Aidoo was first team All-SEC and on the SEC All-Defensive Team. He ranked third in the SEC in blocked shots (1.83 avg. and 66 total), fourth in rebounds per game (7.3), fourth in total rebounds (263) and fourth in offensive rebounds per game (2.78).
2025 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award Candidates
Clifford Omoruyi, Alabama
Motiejus Krivas, Arizona
Jayden Quaintance, Arizona State
Jonas Aidoo, Arkansas
Ryan Kalkbrenner, Creighton
Khaman Maluach, Duke
Oumar Ballo, Indiana
Hunter Dickinson, Kansas
Amari Williams, Kentucky
Derik Queen, Maryland
Vladislav Goldin< Michigan
Dawson Garcia, Minnesota
Malik Dia, Ole Miss
Robbie Avila< Saint Louis
Mitchell Saxen, Saint Mary’s
Maxime Raynaud, Stanford
Eddie Lampkin Jr., Syracuse
William Kyle III, UCLA
Samson Johnson, UConn
Efton Reid III, Wake Forest
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