Overview
- The Wooden Award finalists and All-America teams were announced, recognizing the top college basketball players of the 2024-25 season.
- Cooper Flagg of Duke and Johni Broome of Auburn headline the list, with Flagg widely regarded as the favorite for the award.
- Flagg led Duke to its first Final Four since Mike Krzyzewski's retirement, averaging 18.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists this season.
- Broome's dominant early-season performances propelled Auburn to a No. 1 ranking, and he has averaged 18.7 points and 10.9 rebounds this year.
- Other finalists include Florida's Walter Clayton Jr., Alabama's Mark Sears, and Purdue's Braden Smith, all recognized for standout tournament and season performances.