COLLEGE PARK, MD -- Maryland men's basketball forward Julian Reese has been named to the Karl Malone Power Forward of the Year Watch List. Reese is one of four forwards from the Big Ten that are featured on the list.
This marks the second consecutive year Reese has been named to the watch list, as he was named to the list ahead of the 2023-24 season. This is also the fourth-straight year that a Terp has featured on the watch list. Reese is the second Terp in recent years to be named to the list in consecutive years, as Donta Scott was named to the list ahead of the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons. Two other Terps have been named to the preseason watch list in Jalen Smith (2019-20) and Jake Layman (2014-15).
Last season, Reese finished as one of the top performers on the Maryland roster. Reese finished the season averaging 13.7 points and 9.5 rebounds. Reese's 9.5 rebounds per game was the third-best mark in the Big Ten, while his 1.9 blocks ranked fifth. Reese finished the season with All-Big Ten Honorable mention recognition.
The annual Karl Malone Award, named after the Class of 2010 Hall of Famer and two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, celebrates its 11th year by recognizing the top power forwards in Division I men's college basketball.
Fans can support their favorite player by participating in Fan Voting starting Friday, November 1. In late January, the watch list of 20 players for the 2025 Karl Malone Award will be
narrowed to 10, and then in late February, to just five. In March, the five finalists will be presented to Malone and the Hall of Fame's selection committees, where winners will be selected. The
Selection Committees for the Karl Malone Award are composed of top men's and college basketball personnel, including media members, head coaches, sports information directors, and Hall of Famers.
Previous winners of the Karl Malone Award are Jaedon LeDee, San Diego State (2024), Trayce Jackson-Davis, Indiana (2023), Keegan Murray, Iowa (2022), Drew Timme, Gonzaga (2021), Obi Toppin, Dayton (2020), Zion Williamson, Duke (2019), Deandre Ayton, Arizona (2018), Johnathan Motley, Baylor (2017), Georges Niang, Iowa State (2016), and Montrezl Harrell, Louisville (2015).
Maryland begins the 2024-25 season on Nov. 4, as the Terps host Manhattan. Season tickets and mini plan options for the season are available now. These can be purchased online at www.umterps.com, by calling the Terrapin Ticket Office at 800-462-TERP, or by emailing for more information at terptix@umd.edu.
This marks the second consecutive year Reese has been named to the watch list, as he was named to the list ahead of the 2023-24 season. This is also the fourth-straight year that a Terp has featured on the watch list. Reese is the second Terp in recent years to be named to the list in consecutive years, as Donta Scott was named to the list ahead of the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons. Two other Terps have been named to the preseason watch list in Jalen Smith (2019-20) and Jake Layman (2014-15).
Last season, Reese finished as one of the top performers on the Maryland roster. Reese finished the season averaging 13.7 points and 9.5 rebounds. Reese's 9.5 rebounds per game was the third-best mark in the Big Ten, while his 1.9 blocks ranked fifth. Reese finished the season with All-Big Ten Honorable mention recognition.
The annual Karl Malone Award, named after the Class of 2010 Hall of Famer and two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, celebrates its 11th year by recognizing the top power forwards in Division I men's college basketball.
Fans can support their favorite player by participating in Fan Voting starting Friday, November 1. In late January, the watch list of 20 players for the 2025 Karl Malone Award will be
narrowed to 10, and then in late February, to just five. In March, the five finalists will be presented to Malone and the Hall of Fame's selection committees, where winners will be selected. The
Selection Committees for the Karl Malone Award are composed of top men's and college basketball personnel, including media members, head coaches, sports information directors, and Hall of Famers.
Previous winners of the Karl Malone Award are Jaedon LeDee, San Diego State (2024), Trayce Jackson-Davis, Indiana (2023), Keegan Murray, Iowa (2022), Drew Timme, Gonzaga (2021), Obi Toppin, Dayton (2020), Zion Williamson, Duke (2019), Deandre Ayton, Arizona (2018), Johnathan Motley, Baylor (2017), Georges Niang, Iowa State (2016), and Montrezl Harrell, Louisville (2015).
| Karl Malone Power Forward of the Year Award | |
| NAME | SCHOOL |
| Grant Nelson | Alabama |
| Trey Townsend | Arizona |
| Johni Broome | Auburn |
| Norchad Omier | Baylor |
| Ian Schieffelin | Clemson |
| Graham Ike | Gonzaga |
| J'Wan Roberts | Houston |
| Will Riley | Illinois |
| Malik Reneau | Indiana |
| Coleman Hawkins | Kansas State |
| Julian Reese | Maryland |
| Cade Tyson | North Carolina |
| Caden Pierce | Princeton |
| Bryce Hopkins | Providence |
| JT Toppin | Texas Tech |
| Donnie Freeman | Syracuse |
| Yaxel Lendeborg | UAB |
| Alex Karaban | UConn |
| Eric Dixon | Villanova |
| Great Osobor | Washington |
Maryland begins the 2024-25 season on Nov. 4, as the Terps host Manhattan. Season tickets and mini plan options for the season are available now. These can be purchased online at www.umterps.com, by calling the Terrapin Ticket Office at 800-462-TERP, or by emailing for more information at terptix@umd.edu.
