The race for college basketball's top individual honors is officially over, and the CBS Sports experts have made their picks for the 2025-26 season. While the NCAA Tournament's chaos often keeps the best player from the Final Four stage, this year's standout was undeniable from the opening tip.

Duke's Cameron Boozer has completed a historic sweep, earning both CBS Sports National Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year. Following in the footsteps of his former teammate Cooper Flagg, Boozer dominated the conversation from Thanksgiving onward, putting together a season that was statistically even more impressive than Flagg's phenomenal 2024-25 campaign. His victory cements Duke's legacy, making them the program with the most all-time NPOY winners.

This marks a stunning back-to-back achievement for head coach Jon Scheyer, who becomes the first coach ever to have consecutive freshman players of the year. Boozer joins an elite club including Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis, Zion Williamson, and Flagg as the only freshmen to win the award. Furthermore, Duke's Flagg/Boozer combo is a rare feat, matching what Shane Battier and Jay Williams did for the Blue Devils in 2001 and 2002.

But the accolades don't stop in Durham. The race for Coach of the Year was fiercely competitive, with Arizona's Tommy Lloyd ultimately securing the honor for his masterful leadership. Meanwhile, the Transfer of the Year award was a clear-cut decision, going to Michigan's impactful big man, Yaxel Lendeborg, whose immediate contribution was a game-changer for the Wolverines.

As the season culminates in Indianapolis, these awards highlight the incredible individual talent shaping the game. From freshman phenoms to transformative transfers and strategic coaches, this year's class has left an indelible mark on college basketball history.