Oscar Robertson Trophy Watch List for 2024-25 Announced

The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has announced its 2024-25 Oscar Robertson Trophy Midseason Watch List, naming 50 standout college basketball players as contenders for the National Player of the Year award. Notable players include Texas A&M's Zhuric Phelps, who leads his team in scoring and steals and has averaged over 17 points and 6 rebounds per game in SEC play, and Michigan State's Jaden Akins, who has emerged as a key scorer for his team after stepping up following the departure of a leading scorer. West Virginia's Javon Small leads the Big 12 in scoring and ranks fourth in assists, while Louisville's Chucky Hepburn tops the ACC in assists and steals per game. The award, named after Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson, will be presented at the NCAA Men's Final Four in April, with the final list of contenders being released in March. The Oscar Robertson Trophy is one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious college basketball awards.