Flagg, Broome, Clayton Named Wooden Award Finalists

The finalists for the 2025 Wooden Award, recognizing the top players in college basketball, include Duke's Cooper Flagg, Auburn's Johni Broome, and Florida's Walter Clayton Jr., all of whom are competing in the NCAA Final Four. Flagg, the ACC Player of the Year, averages 18.9 points, while Broome, the SEC Player of the Year, contributes 18.7 points and 10.9 rebounds. Clayton, who has led Florida back to the Final Four for the first time since 2014, averages 18.1 points and 4.2 assists. The other finalists are Purdue's Braden Smith and Alabama's Mark Sears, whose teams were eliminated earlier in the tournament. The Wooden Award winner will be announced during the Final Four weekend events in San Antonio. This year's awards highlight standout performances from players who have significantly impacted their teams' success in the tournament.