On Friday, April 12, the College Basketball Awards Presented by Wendy’s will be broadcast at 8:00 PM on ESPN2. Men and women players will congregate for the ceremony where several honors will be bestowed.
Categories and Nominees:
1. The Bob Cousy Award
Nominees: Josh Perkins (Gonzaga), Ja Morant (Murray State), Cassius Winston (Michigan State), Tremont Waters (LSU), and Markus Howard (Marquette)
Chances of Winning: Cassius Winston stands out for his pivotal role in leading his team to the Big Ten Championship contention. Morant’s performance, including a triple-double in the NCAA tournament, makes him a strong contender for the award.
2. The Julius Erving Award
Nominees: Rui Hachimura (Gonzaga), Marial Shayok (Iowa State), Caleb Martin (Nevada), Admiral Schofield (Tennessee), and De ’Andre Hunter (Virginia)
Chances of Winning: Hachimura displayed exceptional offensive skills throughout the season. Hunter’s standout performance in a recent game makes him a deserving candidate for the award.
3. The Karl Malone Award
Nominees: Zion Williamson (Duke), Dedric Lawson (Kansas), PJ Washington (Kentucky), Mike Daum (South Dakota State), and Grant Williams (Tennessee)
Chances of Winning: Zion Williamson’s hard work and impact on his college team position him as a frontrunner for the award.
4. The Jerry West Award
Nominees: RJ Barrett (Duke), Justin Wright-Foreman (Hofstra), Carsen Edwards (Purdue), Jarrett Culver (Texas Tech), and Kyle Guy (Virginia)
Chances of Winning: RJ Barrett’s solid performance throughout the season makes him a top contender. However, Carsen Edwards’ exceptional skills and National Player of the Year title could secure him the award.
5. The Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award
Nominees: Jessie Govan (Georgetown), Bruno Fernando (Maryland), Charles Bassey (Western Kentucky), Nathan Knight (William & Mary), and Ethan Happ (Wisconsin)
Chances of Winning: Ethan Happ’s versatility and exceptional passing abilities set him apart as a strong contender for this award.
Wooden Award (Women’s)
Nominees: Sabrina Ionescu (Oregon), Asia Durr (Louisville), Napheesa Collier (Connecticut), Megan Gustafson (Iowa), and Teaira McCowan (Mississippi State)
Chances of Winning: Sabrina Ionescu, with her impressive averages and national championship win, is likely to win over voters.
Wooden Award (Men’s)
Nominees: RJ Barrett (Duke), Cassius Winston (Michigan State), Grant Williams (Tennessee), Zion Williamson (Duke), and Ja Morant (Murray State)
Chances of Winning: Zion Williamson’s captivating playing style makes him a favorite among voters, and he is poised to clinch the coveted award.
