The men’s Wooden Award field is down to 20.
A new short list for the national player of the year honor features a collection of high-profile candidates, including Boozer, Dybantsa, Peterson and Wilson.
The top-20 group includes seven underclassmen, underscoring the impact younger players are making in this year’s award conversation.
Texas Tech earns two spots
Texas Tech is the only program specifically noted with multiple representatives on the short list, placing two players among the 20 finalists.
The Wooden Award is one of college basketball’s premier individual honors, and the short list represents a key step in the selection process as the season’s top performers remain in contention.