Zach Edey is the favorite at the moment, but he has a number of contenders chasing him.
Who’s the front-runner for men’s National Player of the Year in college basketball? We’re nearly two months into the season, and conference play is just now getting into full swing. Last year’s winner, Kentucky’s Oscar Tshiebwe, became the first men’s player in more than a decade to win the award and return for another season, but he’s not in pole position for this year’s honor. Here’s a look at the top contenders as of now and their case for the trophy.