Dick Vitale's Exclusive Postseason Awards

Oh, baby! The 2024-25 college basketball season has been nothing short of spectacular, and it's time to celebrate the best of the best. Dick Vitale, the legendary college basketball analyst, has unveiled his exclusive postseason awards, recognizing the top players, coaches, and rising stars who have lit up the court this season.

Coach of the Year: Rick Pitino

Rick Pitino has once again proven why he's one of the greatest coaches in college basketball history. Leading St. John's back to the national spotlight, Pitino has brought passion, fire, and strategic brilliance to the team. His ability to inspire and lead has made the Johnnies a force to be reckoned with.

Player of the Year: Cooper Flagg

Cooper Flagg, the Duke freshman, has taken the college basketball world by storm. With the swagger of a veteran, the defensive prowess of a lockdown stopper, and an all-around game that screams future NBA superstar, Flagg has been nothing short of sensational. Blocking shots, draining 3s, and leading the Blue Devils with the poise of a seasoned pro, Flagg is Special with a capital-S.

All-Rolls Royce Teams

First Team:

• Johni Broome, Auburn Tigers
• Cooper Flagg, Duke Blue Devils
• Mark Sears, Alabama Crimson Tide
• Braden Smith, Purdue Boilermakers
• John Tonje, Wisconsin Badgers

Second Team:

• Walter Clayton Jr., Florida Gators
• Kam Jones, Marquette Golden Eagles
• Ryan Kalkbrenner, Creighton Bluejays
• JT Toppin, Texas Tech Red Raiders
• Zakai Zeigler, Tennessee Volunteers

Third Team:

• Hunter Dickinson, Kansas Jayhawks
• Eric Dixon, Villanova Wildcats
• PJ Haggerty, Memphis Tigers
• Dylan Harper, Rutgers Scarlet Knights
• Javon Small, West Virginia Mountaineers

Diaper Dandies: Freshman Phenoms

First Team:

• Cooper Flagg, Duke Blue Devils
• Dylan Harper, Rutgers Scarlet Knights
• Kasparas Jakucionis, Illinois Fighting Illini
• Tre Johnson, Texas Longhorns
• Derik Queen, Maryland Terrapins

Second Team:

• Ace Bailey, Rutgers Scarlet Knights
• VJ Edgecombe, Baylor Bears
• Jeremiah Fears, Oklahoma Sooners
• Blake Harper, Howard Bison
• Liam McNeeley, UConn Huskies

It's awesome, baby! These stars are taking over college hoops and giving us prime-time performances night after night. I love this game!