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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., March 24 (UPI) -- Jameer Nelson, who led St. Joseph's University of Philadelphia to a perfect regular season, won the James Naismith award as the men's player of the year.

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SPRINGFIELD, Mass., April 17 (UPI) -- Guard Jason Gardner of Arizona has been named winner of the Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award, which is given annually to the nation's best senior under six feet.

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