UConn's Silas Demary Jr. Named to 2026 Bob Cousy Award Watch List

Silas Demary Jr., a junior guard for the UConn Huskies men's basketball team, has been named to the Preseason Watch List for the 2026 Bob Cousy Award, which honors the nation's top point guard. Demary, who transferred from Georgia where he earned SEC All-Freshman honors and averaged 13.5 points per game last season, is recognized as one of 20 elite point guards in Division I basketball. At UConn, he aims to become the fourth player from the program to win this award, joining notable winners like Kemba Walker and Shabazz Napier. Demary is praised for his versatility, scoring ability, playmaking, and defensive skills, and he is expected to make his debut for UConn soon after recovering from a calf injury. The Bob Cousy Award is part of the Naismith Starting Five honors, which include awards for other positions, and the winner will be selected by a committee of college basketball experts. Fan voting will be part of the selection process, with the final award announcement scheduled for 2026.