Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu has been named to the watch list for the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award, which honors the top center in NCAA Division I men's basketball.
The announcement was made on October 31, 2026, by the award's selection committee. Chinyelu, a sophomore, has emerged as a key contributor for the Gators.
The Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award is presented annually by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The watch list includes 20 players from across the country.
