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Iowa State Guard Toure Named to Jerry West Award Watch List

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Iowa State Guard Toure Named to Jerry West Award Watch List

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Iowa State sophomore guard Killyan Toure was named to the 20-player watch list for the 2027 Jerry West Award, which recognizes the top shooting guard in Division I men’s basketball. Toure started all 37 games as a freshman, averaging 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.5 steals, and earned notice for his defense and standout NCAA Tournament performance. He is recovering from right shoulder surgery and is expected to return in January; coach T.J. Otzelberger said the team will not rush his comeback. The watch list will be narrowed to 10 players in February and five finalists in March.

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