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10/28/2026 1:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Syracuse junior Aiden Tobiason has been named to the 2026-27 Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year Top 20 Preseason Watch list, announced by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Oct. 28.
AIDEN TOBIASON
Tobiason transferred to Syracuse in 2026 following two seasons at Temple. He started 54 of 59 games he played with the Owls, including all 32 contests as a sophomore. He upped his scoring average from 4.8 as a freshman to 15.3 as a sophomore. Tobiason also averaged 3.7 rebounds per game in 2025-26.
Tobiason is one of 20 players included, and joins fellow ACC representatives Amani Hansberry (Virginia Tech), Shelton Henderson (Miami), and Dame Sarr (Duke).
FAN VOTE
Fans can support their favorite player on the list by participating in fan voting that begins Friday, October 30. In February, the watch list of 20 players will be narrowed to 10, then to five in March. The five finalists will be presented to the Hall of Fame's selection committees and the winners will be selected.
For more information on the Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year Award, link to hoophallawards.com.
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AIDEN TOBIASON
Tobiason transferred to Syracuse in 2026 following two seasons at Temple. He started 54 of 59 games he played with the Owls, including all 32 contests as a sophomore. He upped his scoring average from 4.8 as a freshman to 15.3 as a sophomore. Tobiason also averaged 3.7 rebounds per game in 2025-26.
Tobiason is one of 20 players included, and joins fellow ACC representatives Amani Hansberry (Virginia Tech), Shelton Henderson (Miami), and Dame Sarr (Duke).
FAN VOTE
Fans can support their favorite player on the list by participating in fan voting that begins Friday, October 30. In February, the watch list of 20 players will be narrowed to 10, then to five in March. The five finalists will be presented to the Hall of Fame's selection committees and the winners will be selected.
For more information on the Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year Award, link to hoophallawards.com.
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