James Anderson Named Oscar Robertson Finalist

Originally Published: Feb 16, 2010 8:34 PM CDT

Oklahoma Sports Staff

ST. LOUIS -- Oklahoma State guard James Anderson was named a finalist for the Oscar Robertson Trophy, the U.S. Basketball Writer’s Association’s player of the year award.

The junior from Junction City, Ark. is one of 16 finalists for the award and the winner would be announced Friday, Apr. 2 at an award breakfast.

Anderson leads the Big 12 conference in scoring, averaging 22.6 points per game.

2010 Oscar Robertson Trophy Finalists

F Cole Aldrich Kansas
G James Anderson Oklahoma State
G Sherron Collins Kansas
F DeMarcus Cousins Kentucky
G Devan Downey South Carolina
G Jimmer Fredette BYU
F Luke Harangody Notre Dame
F Robbie Hummel Purdue
G/F Damion James Texas
F Wesley Johnson Syracuse
G Dominique Jones South Florida
C Greg Monroe Georgetown
G Scottie Reynolds Villanova
G Jon Scheyer Duke
G/F Evan Turner Ohio State
G John Wall Kentucky