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Ace Baldwin Jr. named finalist for Lefty Driesell National Defensive Player of the Year

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Another honor has rolled in for Penn State's point guard.

Ace Baldwin Jr. was named a finalist for the Lefty Driesell National Defensive Player of the Year award.

Keep ‘em coming ud83cudd8eud83dudd12@yeah_ace3 has been named a finalist for the Lefty Driesell National Defensive Player of the Year Award #WeAre | https://t.co/0C1aINR0FY pic.twitter.com/WquzeBMg1A

— Penn State Men’s Basketball (@PennStateMBB) March 12, 2025

Baldwin is joined by 29 other finalists, and the award will be presented to the best defensive player in Division 1, determined by the award's committee.