Auburn’s star big man continues to receive recognition as the South Regional and Southeastern Conference champion Tigers proceed with their postseason run.

Duke forward Cooper Flagg won the 2025 Wooden Award, which is presented annually to the best college basketball player in the country. Flagg earned the honor over four other finalists, including Auburn forward Johni Broome, Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr., Alabama guard Mark Sears and Purdue guard Braden Smith.