Caleb McConnell Named Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Finalist

[Tango Two]

Voting Opens March 21 at Noon for Caleb McConnell's Naismith NDPOY Bid - Rutgers University Athletics

PISCATAWAY, N.J. – The 2021-22 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year is receiving more-and-more national recognition in 2023.

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[MadRU]

 

[DennisHajekRC84]

I hope The Committee that decides this actual watched the two from the B1G in the tournament cause Caleb's defense was on another level.

But then again he was injured so that should rule him out ( sarcasm of course)

 

[Degaz-RU]

I hope The Committee that decides this actual watched the two from the B1G in the tournament cause Caleb's defense was on another level.

But then again he was injured so that should rule him out ( sarcasm of course)

Apparently the NCAA doesn't bother to watch the conference tournaments, so...

 

[DennisHajekRC84]

Apparently the NCAA doesn't bother to watch the conference tournaments, so...

That was my point

 

[ru66]

seems even more that RU got screwed--best players in nation left out of tourney--what friggin idiots

 

[RUpop]

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And some posters wonder if he will play hard tonight? I think he values this legacy...

 

[Duff366]

I'm sure the NCAA will try to throw Caleb and RU a bone after the ridiculous snub

 

[IL Lusciato]

Anyone know his chances?

 

[richthedentist]

And some posters wonder if he will play hard tonight? I think he values this legacy...

Of course he will play he is one steal away from the Rutgers all time steals record

 

[carmenst]

Caleb is very deserving of this award. Too bad the award comes out on April 2nd , it would’ve been nice to applaud Caleb in person (if he wins) at an NIT game.

Of course, I hope he wins and Rutgers win the NIT. Would be nice to show up the NCAA committee.

 

[RUpop]

Of course he will play he is one steal away from the Rutgers all time steals record

you're preaching to the choir, tell it to those 'fans' who spew other nonsense :)

 

[HPNJRUfan]

Of course he will play he is one steal away from the Rutgers all time steals record

I thought it was 2?

 

[FIJI'83]

Caleb McConnell personifies all that is good about RU Basketball. He deserves to win this award!

 

[RUONTHERISE]

Hope he wins it!

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

I thought it was 2?

It was 2

He had 1 in the first half.

He should get a standing O after his next steal , hopefully he gets it this half.