Written by Tom Mieskoski

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Cleveland State's Norris Cole is still in the running for the Bob Cousy Award.

The senior guard from Dayton was named one of 10 finalists for the Bob Cousy Award, given to the nation's top point guard, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced on Monday.

The other finalists are Corey Fisher of Villanova, Jimmer Fredette of BYU, DJ Gay of San Diego State, Brandon Knight of Kentucky, Demetri McCamey of Illinois, Mickey McConnell of St. Mary's, Nolan Smith of Duke, Isaiah Thomas of Washington, and Kemba Walker of Connecticut.

Cole leads the Horizon League with 20.1 points, 5.2 assists and 2.3 steals per game.

The list will be narrowed down to five players by March 10th and the winner will be announced on April 4th in Houston, Texas as part of NCAA Final Four weekend.

Beginning on Feb. 8 fans will be able to vote for the top point guard by visiting, www.cousyaward.com. The player that receives the most fan votes will receive one vote toward the final committee vote. Voting ends on March 8.

2011 Bob Cousy Award Finalists

Norris Cole - Cleveland State

Corey Fisher - Villanova

Jimmer Fredette - BYU

DJ Gay - San Diego State

Brandon Knight - Kentucky

Demetri McCamey - Illinois

Mickey McConnell - St. Mary's

Nolan Smith - Duke

Isaiah Thomas - Washington

Kemba Walker - Connecticut