Tennessee basketball player Chaz Lanier won the 2024-25 Jerry West Award. His selection for the honor was announced on ESPN's "College GameDay."
The Jerry West Award, named in honor of the late class of 1980 Hall of Famer and 1959 NCAA Final Four Most Valuable Player, is given to the best shooting guard in the country and distributed by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
"I want to start by thanking the West family and the selection committee for naming me the recipient of this incredible distinction," Lanier said. "It is a true privilege to win the Jerry West Award and I am deeply honored. I would not bein this position without God and the support of my family, my coaches, my teammates and the fans.
"Representing the University of Tennessee this year has been special and this accolade is not just about me, but about all of us who contributed to such an awesome season."
Lanier averaged 18.0 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game for Tennessee, helping the Vols' reach the Elite Eight for the third time in school history. He was a Second-Team All-SEC selection and was named the SEC Newcomer and the Year. Lanier was also a finalist for the John R. Wooden Award.
This article originally appeared on Vols Wire: Chaz Lanier wins 2025 Jerry West Award
