Jarrod Uthoff

   Jarrod Uthoff, forward for the Iowa Hawkeyes, has recently been named as a top 20 finalist for the John Wooden Player of the Year Award. Uthoff was selected along with 19 other players, but a lot of them aren't as good as him, so I think he'll have a good shot at it if he can keep his outstanding play up. Most of the candidates aren't really that deserving of the award, but there are a few players that could give Uthoff a run for his money. Uthoff is averaging 18 points, six rebounds, and nearly three blocks per game, all while shooting almost 50% from the field. He will most likely win the Big Ten Player of the Year Award, but it would also be cool to see and Iowa player win the National Player of the Year. Some of the favorites besides him are. Buddy Hield, Denzel Valentine, Ben Simmons, and Gary Payton II. One big factor of who will win, is where their team is currently ranked. Right now the Hawkeyes are sitting at fifth in the nation, and if they can stay there or move up, Uthoff has a great chance of winning.