"The Wooden Award released its midseason top 25 list on Thursday, which included 17 upperclassmen, 15 backcourt players and representatives from nine conferences. The Wooden Award has been presented annually since 1976 to the most outstanding player in college basketball."

Bates-Diop 2017-2018 Stats so far...20 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 1.4 APG

Not sure if he can get back on the list, but I think he is having an award-worthy season so far.  

ESPN Link:

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/page/woodenwatch0110...