The revised and updated All-Americans were far easier to compile than the preseason All-Americans. Grayson Allen was a near-unanimous choice before the season, but he's struggled with injuries and controlling his emotions. He has been replaced by another Blue Devil. who was unexpected to make the list. It's a freshman point guard (and maybe not the one people expected) who has captivated the nation, turned his program around and is a legitimate Wooden Award candidate.
We've also got a couple of seniors on the list -- guys who have progressively improved their game each season -- and one sophomore big man who hasn't just become a walking double-double, but a 20-20 machine.
Two guys you won't find: Washington freshman Markelle Fultz and Georgia big man Yante Maten. Both have been sensational individually, but in order to make this list, you have to be in the mix for the NCAA tournament.
National player of the year: Josh Hart, Villanova Wildcats
The senior decided to return to school, and it looks like it has already paid dividends. His team is undefeated, he's improved nearly every aspect of his game and he's the front-runner right now for the Wooden Award.
Freshman of the Year: Lonzo Ball, UCLA Bruins
With all the hype surrounding the freshmen class, Ball somehow went under the radar in the preseason. Now he's shown he might be the best of the bunch due to his ability to, well, do everything. He's far more than just a setup man.
Defensive player of the year: De'Aaron Fox, Kentucky Wildcats
This kid gets after it on the defense end. You have to love his length, quickness, ability to disrupt and dedication to this end of the court. He can be -- and has been -- a game-changer defensively for UK.
First team
F: Josh Hart, senior, Villanova Wildcats
He was on the preseason first team and has only improved his status. He's been more efficient this year and has picked up even more of a scoring load. He also is shooting is well from the perimeter, and his team is No. 1 in the nation.
Stats: 20.3 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 3.5 APG, 41 percent 3-pointers
G: Luke Kennard, sophomore, Duke Blue Devils
There has been no bigger fan of Kennard's game than yours truly, but I won't lie: I didn't see this coming. No one did. Not due to a lack of ability, but more because of a lack of opportunity. Kennard has taken advantage of Duke's injuries and has been sensational. He leads the team in scoring and is also shooting the heck out of the ball.
Stats: 21.4 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 43 percent 3-pointers
F/C: Caleb Swanigan, sophomore, Purdue Boilermakers
We have to have one legit big man on the first team, and the honor goes to "Biggie." Swanigan is ultra-skilled on the offensive end and continues to improve on defense. Swanigan has had four 20 point/20 rebound games already and 12 double-doubles in 15 games. He's second in the country in rebounds per contest.
Stats: 18.5 PPG, 13.0 RPG, 2.9 APG, 41 percent 3-pointers
G: Frank Mason III, senior, Kansas Jayhawks
He's taken a step forward each season he's been in Lawrence but none bigger than from his junior to his senior season. He's been the Jayhawks' best player, leading the team in scoring, providing toughness and leadership -- and becoming a threat from deep. Mason leads the Big 12 in both scoring and assists.
Stats: 19.8 PPG, 5.9 APG, 4.6 RPG, 48 percent 3-pointers
G: Lonzo Ball, freshman, UCLA Bruins
No one has impacted their program more than Ball, the pass-first point guard who has completely changed everything in Westwood. Ball doesn't just pass it (second in the nation in assists), though. He is also making shots and rebounds well for a guard.
Stats: 14.3 PPG, 8.1 APG, 5.7 RPG, 3.46-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio; 43 percent 3-pointers
Second team
F: Lauri Markkanen, freshman, Arizona Wildcats
The skilled Finnish big man has been Sean Miller's best player this season. He can score inside and out and has done it often while playing out of position. He's also acheived it without a high-level point guard.
Stats: 15.8 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 44 percent 3-pointers
F: Johnathan Motley, junior, Baylor Bears
The long and athletic Houston native has been the best player on a team that has as impressive a resume as any. Motley came off the bench for much of last season, but has been a game-changer in Waco this year. He's fourth in the Big 12 in scoring, and second in rebounding.
Stats: 16.3 PPG, 9.1 RPG
F: Bonzie Colson, sophomore, Notre Dame Fighting Irish
The undersized big man just gets work done in the paint for Mike Brey and the Irish. He's averaging a double-double and is a huge reason why Notre Dame has been successful this season.
Stats: 16.6 PPG, 10.5 RPG
G: Malik Monk, freshman, Kentucky Wildcats
He's been John Calipari's go-to guy. While he's had a couple of off games, he's been really good for the most part. His perimeter shot has been much more consistent than many anticipated out of the gates. In three wins over North Carolina, Michigan State and Ole Miss, Monk made 20 of 30 shots from deep.
Stats: 22.4 PPG, 42 percent 3-pointers
G: De'Aaron Fox, freshman, Kentucky Wildcats
We're going with the UK backcourt. While Monk has shouldered the majority of the scoring load, Fox does everything for the Wildcats. He changes the game with his speed, but he's also a guy who sets up his teammates and provides pressure on the defensive end.
Stats: 15.6 PPG, 6.8 APG, 5.0 RPG, 2.87-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio
Third team
F: Josh Jackson, freshman, Kansas Jayhawks
He's played a lot at the four, despite being a natural wing. He's brought toughness, defense and no shortage of intangibles to the table. He's also a stat-stuffer even without being much of a threat from the perimeter.
Stats: 14.7 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 3.1 APG
F: Kelan Martin, junior, Butler Bulldogs
The Bulldogs aren't built around one player, but Martin is Chris Holtmann's best scorer. He's a guy who can put the ball in the basket in a variety of ways, and he has helped Butler surprise many with a strong start.
Stats: 18.1 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 38 percent 3-pointers
F: Dwayne Bacon, sophomore, Florida State Seminoles
The athletic wing returned to school to become more consistent and improve his perimeter shot. Well, he's scored in double figures in every game and seen his 3-point percentage go from 28 percent to 39 percent this season.
Stats: 18.1 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 39 percent 3-pointers
C: Jock Landale, junor, Saint Mary's Gaels
First of all, how do you leave off a guy named "Jock Landale"? You don't. The big Aussie has made a huge jump from a year ago, when he averaged just 7.9 points and 3.9 boards per game. Oh yeah, his Gaels are also 12-1 and have been a fixture in the top 25 this season.
Stats: 17.6 PPG, 9.6 RPG
G: Maurice Watson Jr.,. junior, Creighton Bluejays
He spent the first two years at Boston University, and the jump in competition hasn't slowed him down a bit. Watson leads the nation in assists, and he's been knocking down outside shots while leading his team to a 13-1 mark.
Stats: 12.9 PPG, 9.1 APG, 48 percent 3-pointers
We've also got a couple of seniors on the list -- guys who have progressively improved their game each season -- and one sophomore big man who hasn't just become a walking double-double, but a 20-20 machine.
Two guys you won't find: Washington freshman Markelle Fultz and Georgia big man Yante Maten. Both have been sensational individually, but in order to make this list, you have to be in the mix for the NCAA tournament.
National player of the year: Josh Hart, Villanova Wildcats
The senior decided to return to school, and it looks like it has already paid dividends. His team is undefeated, he's improved nearly every aspect of his game and he's the front-runner right now for the Wooden Award.
Freshman of the Year: Lonzo Ball, UCLA Bruins
With all the hype surrounding the freshmen class, Ball somehow went under the radar in the preseason. Now he's shown he might be the best of the bunch due to his ability to, well, do everything. He's far more than just a setup man.
Defensive player of the year: De'Aaron Fox, Kentucky Wildcats
This kid gets after it on the defense end. You have to love his length, quickness, ability to disrupt and dedication to this end of the court. He can be -- and has been -- a game-changer defensively for UK.
First team
F: Josh Hart, senior, Villanova Wildcats
He was on the preseason first team and has only improved his status. He's been more efficient this year and has picked up even more of a scoring load. He also is shooting is well from the perimeter, and his team is No. 1 in the nation.
Stats: 20.3 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 3.5 APG, 41 percent 3-pointers
G: Luke Kennard, sophomore, Duke Blue Devils
There has been no bigger fan of Kennard's game than yours truly, but I won't lie: I didn't see this coming. No one did. Not due to a lack of ability, but more because of a lack of opportunity. Kennard has taken advantage of Duke's injuries and has been sensational. He leads the team in scoring and is also shooting the heck out of the ball.
Stats: 21.4 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 43 percent 3-pointers
F/C: Caleb Swanigan, sophomore, Purdue Boilermakers
We have to have one legit big man on the first team, and the honor goes to "Biggie." Swanigan is ultra-skilled on the offensive end and continues to improve on defense. Swanigan has had four 20 point/20 rebound games already and 12 double-doubles in 15 games. He's second in the country in rebounds per contest.
Stats: 18.5 PPG, 13.0 RPG, 2.9 APG, 41 percent 3-pointers
G: Frank Mason III, senior, Kansas Jayhawks
He's taken a step forward each season he's been in Lawrence but none bigger than from his junior to his senior season. He's been the Jayhawks' best player, leading the team in scoring, providing toughness and leadership -- and becoming a threat from deep. Mason leads the Big 12 in both scoring and assists.
Stats: 19.8 PPG, 5.9 APG, 4.6 RPG, 48 percent 3-pointers
G: Lonzo Ball, freshman, UCLA Bruins
No one has impacted their program more than Ball, the pass-first point guard who has completely changed everything in Westwood. Ball doesn't just pass it (second in the nation in assists), though. He is also making shots and rebounds well for a guard.
Stats: 14.3 PPG, 8.1 APG, 5.7 RPG, 3.46-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio; 43 percent 3-pointers
Second team
F: Lauri Markkanen, freshman, Arizona Wildcats
The skilled Finnish big man has been Sean Miller's best player this season. He can score inside and out and has done it often while playing out of position. He's also acheived it without a high-level point guard.
Stats: 15.8 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 44 percent 3-pointers
F: Johnathan Motley, junior, Baylor Bears
The long and athletic Houston native has been the best player on a team that has as impressive a resume as any. Motley came off the bench for much of last season, but has been a game-changer in Waco this year. He's fourth in the Big 12 in scoring, and second in rebounding.
Stats: 16.3 PPG, 9.1 RPG
F: Bonzie Colson, sophomore, Notre Dame Fighting Irish
The undersized big man just gets work done in the paint for Mike Brey and the Irish. He's averaging a double-double and is a huge reason why Notre Dame has been successful this season.
Stats: 16.6 PPG, 10.5 RPG
G: Malik Monk, freshman, Kentucky Wildcats
He's been John Calipari's go-to guy. While he's had a couple of off games, he's been really good for the most part. His perimeter shot has been much more consistent than many anticipated out of the gates. In three wins over North Carolina, Michigan State and Ole Miss, Monk made 20 of 30 shots from deep.
Stats: 22.4 PPG, 42 percent 3-pointers
G: De'Aaron Fox, freshman, Kentucky Wildcats
We're going with the UK backcourt. While Monk has shouldered the majority of the scoring load, Fox does everything for the Wildcats. He changes the game with his speed, but he's also a guy who sets up his teammates and provides pressure on the defensive end.
Stats: 15.6 PPG, 6.8 APG, 5.0 RPG, 2.87-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio
Third team
F: Josh Jackson, freshman, Kansas Jayhawks
He's played a lot at the four, despite being a natural wing. He's brought toughness, defense and no shortage of intangibles to the table. He's also a stat-stuffer even without being much of a threat from the perimeter.
Stats: 14.7 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 3.1 APG
F: Kelan Martin, junior, Butler Bulldogs
The Bulldogs aren't built around one player, but Martin is Chris Holtmann's best scorer. He's a guy who can put the ball in the basket in a variety of ways, and he has helped Butler surprise many with a strong start.
Stats: 18.1 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 38 percent 3-pointers
F: Dwayne Bacon, sophomore, Florida State Seminoles
The athletic wing returned to school to become more consistent and improve his perimeter shot. Well, he's scored in double figures in every game and seen his 3-point percentage go from 28 percent to 39 percent this season.
Stats: 18.1 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 39 percent 3-pointers
C: Jock Landale, junor, Saint Mary's Gaels
First of all, how do you leave off a guy named "Jock Landale"? You don't. The big Aussie has made a huge jump from a year ago, when he averaged just 7.9 points and 3.9 boards per game. Oh yeah, his Gaels are also 12-1 and have been a fixture in the top 25 this season.
Stats: 17.6 PPG, 9.6 RPG
G: Maurice Watson Jr.,. junior, Creighton Bluejays
He spent the first two years at Boston University, and the jump in competition hasn't slowed him down a bit. Watson leads the nation in assists, and he's been knocking down outside shots while leading his team to a 13-1 mark.
Stats: 12.9 PPG, 9.1 APG, 48 percent 3-pointers
