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Freshmen Dominate Wooden Award Watch List
11 Feb
Summary
- Cameron Boozer leads a group of seven freshmen on the watch list.
- Top NBA draft prospects AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Caleb Wilson are included.
- Joshua Jefferson is a standout upperclassman contender for the award.
The men's Wooden Award late midseason watch list features an impressive seven freshmen, with Duke's Cameron Boozer leading the charge. Boozer is considered the favorite, demonstrating consistent high performance with averages of 23.3 points and 10.0 rebounds.
He is joined by fellow top prospects AJ Dybantsa of BYU, Darryn Peterson from Kansas, and Caleb Wilson of North Carolina, all projected high NBA draft picks. Despite some team struggles, Dybantsa leads the nation in scoring, while Peterson and Wilson have also impressed with their individual statistics.
Other freshmen making the list include Kingston Flemings, Darius Acuff Jr., and Keaton Wagler. Among upperclassmen, Joshua Jefferson of Iowa State stands out as a strong contender, having shown significant improvement and versatility. Preseason favorite Braden Smith and Jeremy Fears Jr. are also recognized for their playmaking abilities.
Players not on this list remain eligible for the final national ballot. The Wooden Award recognizes the most outstanding player in college basketball.
