Marquette University Athletics
Markus Howard Finalist For 90th AAU Sullivan Award
3/23/2020 11:04:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Senior guard one of 10 finalists
The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) announced today the nominees for the title of top amateur athlete have been narrowed to a panel of ten finalists for the 90th James E. Sullivan Award presented by Eastbay.Â
Those athletes are as follows:Â
In light of the ongoing situation with COVID-19 ("Coronavirus"), the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) has decided to cancel the on-site ceremony portion of the AAU James E. Sullivan Award to be held at the New York Athletic Club. Instead, the AAU will recognize the accomplishments of the finalists and announce the winner virtually. More information to follow.Â
"The collegiate season was drastically cut short for these outstanding athletes. Nonetheless, the AAU wants continue to recognize these individuals for their hard work and dedication to their sport," said Dr. Roger J. Goudy, AAU President and CEO. "I am proud to have these remarkable athletes represented as finalists for this year's AAU James E. Sullivan Award."Â
The AAU Sullivan Award has been presented annually since 1930 to the most outstanding amateur athlete in the United States, including famed Olympians Michelle Kwan (2001), Michael Phelps (2003), Paul Hamm (2004) and Shawn Johnson (2008); University of Tennessee quarterback Peyton Manning (1997), Penn State guard John Urschel (2013); 200m backstroke world record holder Missy Franklin (2012) and University of Wisconsin setter Lauren Carlini (2016).
Those athletes are as follows:Â
- Evita Griskenas, Rhythmic Gymnastics, USA Rhythmic GymnasticsÂ
- Grant Holloway, Track and Field, University of FloridaÂ
- Markus Howard, Men's Basketball, Marquette UniversityÂ
- Sabrina Ionescu, Women's Basketball, University of OregonÂ
- Trevor Lawrence, Football, Clemson UniversityÂ
- Spencer Lee, Men's Wrestling, University of IowaÂ
- Dana Rettke, Women's Volleyball, University of WisconsinÂ
- Kyla Ross, Gymnastics, University of California Los AngelesÂ
- Megan Taylor, Women's Lacrosse, University of MarylandÂ
- Abbey Weitzeil, Women's Swimming, University of California BerkeleyÂ
In light of the ongoing situation with COVID-19 ("Coronavirus"), the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) has decided to cancel the on-site ceremony portion of the AAU James E. Sullivan Award to be held at the New York Athletic Club. Instead, the AAU will recognize the accomplishments of the finalists and announce the winner virtually. More information to follow.Â
"The collegiate season was drastically cut short for these outstanding athletes. Nonetheless, the AAU wants continue to recognize these individuals for their hard work and dedication to their sport," said Dr. Roger J. Goudy, AAU President and CEO. "I am proud to have these remarkable athletes represented as finalists for this year's AAU James E. Sullivan Award."Â
The AAU Sullivan Award has been presented annually since 1930 to the most outstanding amateur athlete in the United States, including famed Olympians Michelle Kwan (2001), Michael Phelps (2003), Paul Hamm (2004) and Shawn Johnson (2008); University of Tennessee quarterback Peyton Manning (1997), Penn State guard John Urschel (2013); 200m backstroke world record holder Missy Franklin (2012) and University of Wisconsin setter Lauren Carlini (2016).
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