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The Naismith Awards, founded in 1969 by the ATL Tipoff Club, recognizes athletes, coaches, officials, and contributors in high school & college basketball.

The most prestigious natonal honors awarded annually to the elite players, coaches & contributors to the game of basketball.

10/19/2026

More teams, more madness? 👀

Dan Gavitt shares his prediction on a potential expansion to the NCAA Tournament.

10/19/2026

“The players are as empowered as ever!” 💪

Former Jersey Mike's Subs Naismith Men’s POY Watch List member Robbie Hummel breaks down where NIL stands in college basketball right now. 🏀

10/19/2026

“Just control the things that you can control.”

Newly appointed Georgia Tech Men's Basketball HC Scott Cross offers his own advice for upcoming recruits and players 💡

10/18/2026

Setting the standard in college basketball. 💪

Former Clemson guard Terrence Oglesby tells us about the importance of the Naismith Trophy. 🏆

10/18/2026

2️⃣5️⃣ days until our Jersey Mike's Subs Naismith Boys’ POY Watch List drops!

Did you know our 202️⃣5️⃣ Naismith Boys’ HS POY, Darryn Peterson, once dropped 61 points in a single high school game, including the game-winner? 🤯

Who will make their mark next? 👀

10/17/2026

A select group. A lasting legacy.

Dan Gavitt on what it means to be a Naismith Award winner.

10/17/2026

How can you stand out as a player?

Our 2007 Werner Naismith Men's Coach of the Year Finalist, Mike Brey, speaks on the most important traits a coach looks for in their players. 💯

10/17/2026

Who should we be watching this season? 👀

shares his watch list for this upcoming season 🏀

10/17/2026

Only 2️⃣5️⃣ days until we release our Jersey Mike's Subs Naismith Girls’ HS POY Watch List!

Did you know our 2025 Girls’ HS Player of the Year, Aaliyah Chavez, averaged 34.9 points per game during her senior season at Monterey High School?

📸: Angela Piazza, USA Today Network

10/16/2026

Memorable Final Four ⭐️

Dan Gavitt shares the 1979 Final Four matchup between Michigan State’s Magic Johnson and Indiana State’s Larry Bird was the most memorable Final Four for him.

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