Upperclassman Reigns Supreme in Player of the Year Poll | College Basketball News

College basketball’s top player race is heating up—and for the first time in three years, it’s not a freshman. Thomas Haugh from Florida leads the pack with over 40% of coach votes, praised for his NBA-ready game and ability to win immediately on a loaded Gators squad. With NIL deals paying him $8-10 million, he’s staying put—money that rivals lottery pick salaries. Jeremy Fears (Michigan State) and Tyler Tanner (Vanderbilt) follow closely, lauded for leadership and scoring upside. While freshmen like Tyran Stokes remain threats, this season signals a return to upperclassman dominance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/921b61e1a06f5a60