Cameron Boozer, AJ Dybantsa Head Midseason All-America Team in Men’s College Basketball
The midseason All-America Team in men’s college basketball has been announced, featuring a remarkable lineup of talent led by two standout freshmen—Cameron Boozer from Duke and AJ Dybantsa from BYU. Both players received unanimous first-team selections, marking a significant return to prominence for freshman talent in college basketball.
Cameron Boozer and AJ Dybantsa Shine as Unanimous Selections
This marks the first time since the 2018-19 season that two freshmen have earned first-team All-America honors, a period that has seen a trend towards veteran players dominating the sport. Interestingly, just five out of the ten players recognized this year were upperclassmen, highlighting a shift towards younger talent.
First-Team Selections
- Cameron Boozer, Freshman Forward, Duke
- Points: 23.2
- Rebounds: 9.9
- Assists: 4.1
- Steals: 1.8
- 3-Point Percentage: 37.3%
- AJ Dybantsa, Freshman Forward, BYU
- Points: 22.5
- Rebounds: 6.8
- Assists: 3.6
- Steals: 1.4
- 3-Point Percentage: 30.2%
- Braden Smith, Senior Guard, Purdue
- Points: 14.7
- Assists: 9.4
- Rebounds: 3.7
- Steals: 1.9
- 3-Point Percentage: 42.9%
- Yaxel Lendeborg, Graduate Forward, Michigan
- Points: 14.1
- Rebounds: 7.1
- Assists: 3.1
- Blocks: 1.4
- Steals: 1.3
- Free-Throw Percentage: 87.3%
- Tyler Tanner, Sophomore Guard, Vanderbilt
- Points: 17.4
- Assists: 5.2
- Rebounds: 3.6
- Steals: 2.5
- 3-Point Percentage: 39.7%
Boozer leads Duke in key statistics and tops the nation in win shares and player efficiency rating. He is considered a strong contender for the Wooden Award.
Dybantsa has led BYU to a 16-2 start and is a top contender for the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Smith leads the nation in assists and is closing in on the all-time NCAA assists record.
Lendeborg has been crucial for Michigan, contributing to their success this season.
Tanner has emerged as one of the top guards nationally, despite facing challenges earlier in the season.
Other Notable Players
Several other talents also made an impact this season. Among them, Joshua Jefferson from Iowa State is recognized for his versatile game, while JT Toppin from Texas Tech continues to impress with his double-double performances.
This year’s midseason All-America Team reflects a transformative phase in college basketball, where fresh faces are increasingly shaping the landscape despite the pressures of experience and veteran play. As the season progresses, these players will look to solidify their legacies on the court.
