Multiple Top College Shooting Guards Named to Jerry West Award Preseason Watchlist

Several college basketball players have been named to preseason watch lists for major positional awards ahead of the 2025-26 season. Florida's Xaivian Lee and Louisville's Ryan Conwell were named to the Jerry West Award watch list, which honors the top shooting guard in men's college basketball. Wisconsin's John Blackwell and UConn's Solo Ball also received Jerry West Award preseason recognition, with Blackwell expected to lead Wisconsin following the departure of key players. On the women's side, UConn's Azzi Fudd was named to the Ann Meyers Drysdale Award watch list, recognizing the nation's best female shooting guard, aiming to follow in the footsteps of past UConn winners. These watch lists highlight players expected to have standout seasons, with awards narrowing down to finalists as the season progresses. This season's awards continue to spotlight top talent across college basketball programs nationwide.