"Seven freshmen, headlined by Duke's Cameron Boozer, are among the 20 players named to the men's Wooden Award late midseason watch list, released Tuesday. Boozer is the perceived favorite for the award, ranking second nationally in scoring (23.3 PPG) and 15th in rebounding (10.0 RPG), while also distributing 4.0 assists per game and shooting 38% from 3-point range. He has been the most consistent player in the country, scoring at least 14 points in every game and tallying 12 double-doubles."
"Despite BYU's recent struggles, Dybantsa leads the nation in scoring, putting up 23.9 points per game. He had a remarkable month of December, averaging 27.8 points, 8.0 rebounds and 5.7 assists, shooting nearly 66% from the field. His numbers have slowed down slightly in Big 12 play, but he still had 43 points against Utah and 36 points against Oklahoma State."
"The other freshmen to make the list include Houston's Kingston Flemings, who has emerged as the best player for a Final Four contender; Arkansas' Darius Acuff Jr., who is averaging 24.5 points, 6.8 assists and shooting 45% from 3 over his last four games; and Illinois' Keaton Wagler, who had 46 points in a game last month and is one of the biggest surprises in the sport this season."
Cameron Boozer tops the Wooden Award late midseason watch list, averaging 23.3 points, 10.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and shooting 38% from three with 12 double-doubles and no game under 14 points. AJ Dybantsa leads the nation in scoring at 23.9 points per game and posted an exceptional December stretch. Darryn Peterson has averaged 20.5 points and 4.2 rebounds when available despite injury absences. Caleb Wilson averages 20.2 points and 9.6 rebounds and has produced numerous 20-point games. Other notable freshmen on the list include Kingston Flemings, Darius Acuff Jr. and Keaton Wagler.
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