Duke's Jahlil Okafor named 2015 Wayman Tisdale Award winner

The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has recognized Duke big man Jahlil Okafor as the top freshman of the year. 

Okafor earned the Wayman Tisdale Award, making him the second consecutive Duke freshman to be honored, following Jabari Parker. 

The Chicago native leads the Blue Devils 17.7 points and 9.0 rebounds, while shooting 66.9-percent from the field. 

Okafor was named ACC Rookie of the Week eight times this season, according to the USBWA's press release, and posted 11 double-doubles and 12 20-point games.