Anthony Davis a finalist for ESPN’s NEXT

UK freshman forward Anthony Davis blocks North Carolina forward John Henson final shot to win the game during the second half of UKs home game against North Carolina at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., Dec. 1, 2011. UK beat North Carolina 73-72. Photo by Brandon Goodwin

UK freshman forward Anthony Davis blocks North Carolina forward John Henson final shot to win the game during the second half of UK’s home game against North Carolina at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., Dec. 1, 2011. UK beat North Carolina 73-72. Photo by Brandon Goodwin

Freshman forward Anthony Davis has been selected by ESPN as one of five basketball finalists for their NEXT award.

The NEXT award puts a spotlight on up-and-coming talents in various sports.

The other finalists are Kyrie Irving (former Duke player currently on the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers), Andre Drummond (Connecticut freshman), Perry Jones (Baylor sophomore) and Jabari Parker (a Class of 2013 forward).

You can vote on the award here.

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See the 2011-12 men’s basketball schedule and scores.