{"id":31683,"date":"2025-03-26T18:37:50","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T18:37:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=31683"},"modified":"2025-03-26T18:37:50","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T18:37:50","slug":"knoxville-tn-in-a-triumphant-moment-for-the-university-of-tennessee-and-the-city-of-knoxville-volunteers-guard-jerry-west-has-been-named-a-finalist-for-the-prestigious-jerry-west-shoo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=31683","title":{"rendered":"Knoxville, TN \u2013** In a triumphant moment for the University of Tennessee and the city of Knoxville, Volunteers guard, Jerry West , has been named a finalist for the prestigious Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Award&#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"d79db4796efc26332eabfc3f5dafbc76\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"hb-ad-inarticle\">\r\n    <div class=\"hb-ad-inner\"> \r\n    <div class=\"hbagency_cls\"  id=\"hbagency_space_111930\"><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Knoxville, TN \u2013** In a triumphant moment for the University of Tennessee and the city of Knoxville, Volunteers guard, Jerry West , has been named a finalist for the prestigious Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Award&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Knoxville, TN \u2013 In a triumphant moment for the University of Tennessee and the city of Knoxville, Volunteers guard Jerry West has been named a finalist for the prestigious Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Award. This honor, presented annually to the top shooting guard in college basketball, recognizes players who excel in scoring, playmaking, and leadership on the court.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-31695\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/images-2025-03-26T193636.345-300x168.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/images-2025-03-26T193636.345-300x168.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/images-2025-03-26T193636.345.jpeg 739w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>West, a standout for the Volunteers, has been instrumental in the team\u2019s success this season, consistently delivering clutch performances and showcasing elite shooting ability. His ability to score from all areas of the floor, combined with his defensive tenacity and court vision, has made him a key player for Tennessee\u2019s championship aspirations.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This recognition places West among the nation\u2019s top guards and cements his status as one of college basketball\u2019s brightest stars. With the award ceremony approaching, Tennessee fans eagerly anticipate the final selection, hoping to see their star player etch his name into history. 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