LOS ANGELES, Ca. -- The Los Angeles Athletic Club has announced its John R. Wooden Award® presented by Wendy's® Midseason Top 25. Chosen by a poll of national college basketball experts based on their performances during the first half of the 2017-18 season, the list comprises of 25 student-athletes who are front-runners for the sport's most prestigious honor.
The SEC leads all conferences with seven selections on the Midseason Top 25, followed by the ACC, Pac-12, and The American with four selections apiece, and the Big 12 and Big Ten with three each.
The players on the list are considered strong candidates for the 2018 John R.