Singler a finalist for award

Duke forward Kyle Singler has been named one of the 10 finalists for the Lowe's Senior Class Award.

To be elibible for the award, a senior must have notable achievements in the areas of community, classroom, character and competition.

Singler is averaging 18.1 points and 6.3 rebounds per game and ranks seventh in school history with 2,110 career points.

The other finalists are: Northern Colorado's Devon Beitzel, Bradley's Dodie Dunson, Brigham Young's Jimmer Fredette, Butler's Matt Howard, Northern Arizona's Cameron Jones, Wisconsin's Jon Leuer, Ohio State's David Lighty, Purdue's E'Twaun Moore and Kansas' Tyrel Reed.

Voting of fans on the Lowe's Senior Class Award website, plus coaches and the media, will determine the winner.

Ken Tysiac