The John R. Wooden Award is considered the most prestigious Player of the Year. Presented to the best men’s and women’s player in college basketball and a “legend of coaching,” the Wooden Award honors some of the best in the game.

Auburn’s star big man continues to receive recognition as the South Regional and Southeastern Conference champion Tigers proceed with their postseason run.

LOS ANGELES — Johni Broome of Auburn is one of five finalists for the John R. Wooden Award as the outstanding men’s college basketball player. The other finalists are Walter Clayton Jr. of Florida, Duke’s Cooper Flagg,