2025 NATIONAL BALLOT
The John R. Wooden Award, given to the most outstanding college basketball players in the United States, is awarded based on votes considering a player’s performance on and off the court, academic prowess, and character.
Recent Winners
Wooden Award Trophy Count
Since 1976
7
Duke — Latest Award: 2019
6
Uconn — Latest Award: 2021
4
North Carolina — Latest Award: 2008
3
Purdue — Latest Award: 2024
3
Iowa — Latest Award: 2024
ABOUT The John R. Wooden Award
The John R. Wooden Award, founded in 1976, honors the top collegiate basketball Player of the Year for both men and women. The award has a legacy of recognizing well-rounded players who excel on and off the court, with a trophy symbolizing the five key skills of a complete player.
“Basketball is not just a game, It’s a metaphor for life.”