Leaky Black named to Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Watch List

Posted Jan 26, 2023
North Carolina senior forward Leaky Black is starting to earn some national recognition. Black was one of 15 players named to the Naismith Men’s Defensive Player of the Year Watch List on Thursday. The winner will be announced following the NCAA Tournament. Black has developed into one of the best defenders in college basketball at North Carolina. (USA Today)

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