Illinois State catcher Kevin Dubler was named a finalist for the Coleman Company - Johnny Bench Award. This award is presented annually at the Greater Wichita Sports Banquet to the nation's top collegiate catcher, as voted on by the national voting committee which is comprised of sportswriters, sportscasters, Division I coaches and scouts. The 12 semifinalists, announced today by the Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission, follow below:

Mitch Abeita, University of Nebraska;
Jason Castro, Stanford University;
Dock Doyle, Coastal Carolina University;
Kevin Dubler, Illinois State University;
Tim Federowicz, University of North Carolina;
Jake Jefferies, University of California, Davis;
Corey Kemp, East Carolina University;
Petey Paramore, Arizona State University;
Josh Phegley, Indiana University;
Buster Posey, Florida State University;
Shea Robin, Vanderbilt University and
Adam Zornes, Rice University.

Statistical information will be compiled on each of the semifinalists and sent to the national voting committee for a vote to determine the three finalists. The finalists will be announced June 3, 2008.

A final vote among the national selection committee will occur during the College World Series. All three finalists and their coaches will be invited to Wichita for the 11th Annual Greater Wichita Sports Banquet on June 27, 2008 in Wichita. Johnny Bench will present the award to the recipient.