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Awards Thread
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gary parrish is reason enough
I think he should be, well, it is hard to explain where he should be sent...
2025-26 CBS Sports All-America teams: College basketball's best and most talented players
Duke's Cameron Boozer, Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg, BYU's AJ Dybantsa and Arkansas' Darius Acuff Jr. were unanimous first-team selections
www.cbssports.com
First team:
Darius Acuff
Cameron Boozer
AJ Dybantsa
Yaxel Lendeborg
Keaton Wagler
Second team:
Joshua Jefferson
Zuby Ejiofor
Braden Smith
Kingston Flemigs
JT Toppin
Third team:
Jeremy Fears
Bennett Stirtz
Labaron Philon
Tyler Tanner
Caleb Wilson
Description:
“Wagler is the prime example of why we pride ourselves at CBS Sports of not holding our voting for our awards until after the Elite Eight. Whereas the other four were unanimous selections, the competition for the fifth First Teamer was competitive, but Wagler wins out because he's the best player on an Illinois team that surged to its first Final Four in 21 years. His game is almost as outstanding as his story. The former three-star prospect who was ranked 152nd in his high school class has become a one-of-a-kind tale in the sport's long history of diamonds in the rough. Someone ranked that low has never turned themselves into a top-10 pick in less than a year's time and been the focal point on a Final Four team. Wagler is averaging 17.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.3 assists and shooting 40.7% from deep in advance of Saturday's national semifinal against Connecticut. What a wonder. — MN”
I remember people were not fond with Brad because he said Keaton was the same level prospect as KJ and Will (at BIG media days).
Remember the “Jerry West award” ?
The finalists were Brayden Burries, Solo Ball, Emmanuel Sharp, Isaiah Evan’s, and Wagler.
I mean, Keaton looks like a shoe-in at this point?
The finalists were Brayden Burries, Solo Ball, Emmanuel Sharp, Isaiah Evan’s, and Wagler.
I mean, Keaton looks like a shoe-in at this point?
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Watch people not vote for him because he's really a PG and not a SG...
The Galloping Ghost
- Washington, DC
Congrats to AJ Redd. My guy has truly made the most of his opportunities and time here. I have nothing but love for him.
RabidDawgClassic
- Los Angeles, CA
Ha, given he was ranked a 3 star, this must've seemed like a bold prediction. And while technically you called it (full credit), you undersold him by a country mile!
RichardKeenesCousin
Richard Keene's Cousin
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