Brice Johnson has been named one of 10 finalists for the Karl Malone Award, given annually to the nation’s top power forward.
Johnson is putting up 16.7 points and 10.2 rebounds per game, leading the Tar Heels in both.
If Johnson’s pace continues he will be the first Tar Heel to average a double-double since John Henson averaged 11.7 points and 10.1 rebounds per game in the 2010-2011 season.
In March, the list will be narrowed to five finalists and the winner will be announced April 8.
Other Finalists:
Ryan Anderson (Arizona)
Taurean Prince (Baylor)
Kyle Wiltjer (Gonzaga)
Georges Niang (Iowa State)
Perry Ellis (Kansas)
Shawn Long (Louisiana-Lafayette)
Henry Ellenson (Marquette)
Pascal Siakam (New Mexico State)
Jameel Warney (Stony Brook)
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