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Alabama basketball’s Mark Sears was named a semifinalist for the Naismith Trophy Men’s Player of the Year. The honor came one day after he earned a first-team All-American nod from the Sporting News.

Purdue junior guard is one of 10 semifinalists for the Naismith National Player of the Year. He was recently named the 2025 Big Ten Player of the Year.

Alabama men's basketball guard Mark Sears has been named one of 10 semifinalists for the Naismith Trophy. This award is given to the National Player of the Year.