The 15 finalists were announced on Saturday for 2014’s John R. Wooden Award, given annually to the nation’s best college basketball player.

Since this year’s award has an obvious front-runner (Dougie Fresh, cough, cough), here’s a look at those 15 players ranked based on the seasons they’ve had in 2013-14.

1. Doug McDermott, Creighton: The senior forward is playing like the two-time All-American he is. The nation’s second-leading scorer has more than 30 points seven times this season, most recently in a 39-point effort vs. St. John’s.

2. Jabari Parker, Duke: The 6-8 freshman forward can play five positions and has spearheaded Duke, averaging more than 18 points and nine rebounds a game. Among a decorated freshman class, Parker has emerged as the best.

3. Andrew Wiggins, Kansas: The country’s No. 1 recruit has been a key catalyst for the Jayhawks all season and finally starting to blossom into a superstar. Had 41 points in a loss to West Virginia on Saturday.

4. Russ Smith, Louisville: The senior guard has redefined his game, limiting his turnovers while averaging 18 points and more than four assists a game.

5. Nick Johnson, Arizona: The junior guard’s the top scorer for the Wildcats. Averages more than 16 points a game and shoots well from beyond the arc.

6. Shabazz Napier, UConn: The explosive senior guard can score at will and he’s arguably the nation’s best player in the clutch, evidenced by a buzzer-beating score to lift UConn over Florida. Had 17 points and 10 assists in an AAC victory at Memphis and 30 vs. Louisville. Averages close to 18 points, six rebounds a five assists a game.

7. C.J. Fair, Syracuse: The senior forward is the best player and the go-to scorer for Syracuse. Averages close to 17 points and six rebounds a game for the Orange.

8. Tyler Ennis, Syracuse: The freshman point guard has been the X-Factor for the Orange, averaging 12.3 points and 5.6 assists and hitting a highlight reel buzzer-beater to help Syracuse clip Pitt this season.

9. Nik Stauskas, Michigan: The sophomore sharpshooter is one of the main reasons for the Wolverines’ Big Ten Conference regular-season title. He averages more than 17 points a game and shoots 46% from long range.

10. Julius Randle, Kentucky: The freshman “pit bull” averages a double-double and has been the Wildcats’ most consistent catalyst.

11. Sean Kilpatrick, Cincinnati: Leading scorer and most important player for Mick Cronin’s overachieving Bearcats, who are poised for a deep NCAA tourney run.

12. Casey Prather, Florida: The best player on the country’s No. 1 team and likely No. 1 overall seed in the NCAAs.

13. Cleanthony Early, Wichita State: The best player on the undefeated Shockers. A scrappy forward who returned after leading WSU to the Final Four last year.

14. Kyle Anderson, UCLA: The do-everything Magic Johnson-esque 6-9 point forward averages 14.8 points, 8.6 rebounds and 6.7 assists.

15. Gary Harris, Michigan State: The best player for the injury-riddled Spartans. His return made Tom Izzo’s group a Final Four contender.

The Wooden Award winner will be announced at the Final Four.