Wooden Award Midseason Top 25 Watch List
by Alaguvelan M
Updated Jan 12, 2024
Wooden Award Midseason Top 25 Watch List
The Wooden Award Midseason Top 25 Watch List for 2024 has been unveiled, introducing eight new players to the prestigious list. Among the newcomers are talents like David Jones, Dalton Knecht, Jaedon LeDee, Caleb Love, Antonio Reeves, Mark Sears, Reed Sheppard, and KJ Simpson.
Noteworthy schools with a strong presence include Kansas, Kentucky, and North Carolina, each boasting two players on the list. The list is a significant step toward determining the 2024 John R. Wooden Award Men’s Player of the Year, with last season's winner, Zach Edey of Purdue, aiming for a historic second consecutive victory.
The Midseason Top 25 highlights outstanding performers across conferences, building anticipation for the upcoming award ceremony on April 12, 2024. Leading the Midseason Top 25 is Purdue's star, Zach Edey, a 7-foot-4 center and last year's Wooden Award winner.
Edey is eyeing the opportunity to make history as the second two-time winner in Wooden Award history. His remarkable stats, including an average of 22.3 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 2.3 blocked shots per game, showcase his dominance on the court.
As the countdown to the Wooden Award Weekend on April 12 begins, fans can expect fierce competition among top talents from various programs, making this year's award race an exciting spectacle for college basketball enthusiasts.
Max Abmas
Texas
Big 12
6-0
Sr.
G
Armando Bacot
North Carolina
ACC
6-11
Sr.
F/C
L.J. Cryer
Houston
Big 12
6-1
Sr.
G
Johnell Davis
Florida Atlantic
American
6-4
Jr.
G
RJ Davis
North Carolina
ACC
6-0
Sr.
G
Hunter Dickinson#
Kansas
Big 12
7-2
Sr.
C
Zach Edey*
Purdue
Big Ten
7-4
Sr.
C
Kyle Filipowski
Duke
ACC
7-0
Soph
C
PJ Hall
Clemson
ACC
6-10
Sr.
C
David Jones
Memphis
American
6-6
Sr.
F
Dalton Knecht
Tennessee
SEC
6-6
Sr.
G
Tyler Kolek
Marquette
Big East
6-3
Sr.
G
Jaedon LeDee
San Diego State
Mountain West
6-9
Sr.
F
Caleb Love
Arizona
Pac-12
6-4
Sr.
G
Kevin McCullar Jr.
Kansas
Big 12
6-7
Sr.
G
Tristen Newton
Connecticut
Big East
6-5
Sr.
G
Antonio Reeves
Kentucky
SEC
6-6
Sr.
G
Baylor Scheierman
Creighton
Big East
6-7
Sr.
G
Mark Sears
Alabama
SEC
6-1
Sr.
G
Reed Sheppard
Kentucky
SEC
6-3
Fr.
G
KJ Simpson
Colorado
Pac-12
6-2
Jr.
G
Isaiah Stevens
Colorado State
Mountain West
6-0
Sr.
G
Wade Taylor IV
Texas A&M
SEC
6-0
Jr.
G
Tyson Walker
Michigan State
Big Ten
6-1
Sr.
G
Ja’Kobe Walter
Baylor
Big 12
6-5
Fr.
G
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Wooden Award Midseason Top 25 Watch List - FAQs
The list identifies standout players contending for the prestigious John R. Wooden Award, recognizing excellence in college basketball.
The selection is based on players' performance and impact during the current college basketball season, showcasing their skills and potential.
The list features players from various conferences, with the Big 12 and SEC leading with five selections each.
Yes, players not chosen for the midseason list remain eligible for the Wooden Award National Ballot, which consists of the top 15 players.
Since its inception, the award has contributed nearly one million dollars to university scholarship funds and hosts events like the Special Olympics Southern California Basketball Tournament.