College Basketball National Player of the Year: Week 1 Power Ranking

The National Player of the Year race in college basketball will remain unpredictable as the season progresses. Although most teams have only played one game, and others like Gonzaga have yet to start, the week one power ranking establishes a benchmark.

This will be an ongoing piece, updated every other Friday by Jamie Shaw, a member of the Naismith Men’s College Basketball Board of Selectors. The clarity of this board should improve as the season advances and more games are played.

Let’s dive into the men’s college basketball National Player of the Year, Week 1 Power Rankings.

1. C Zach Edey, Purdue

The Buzz: Zach Edey is the reigning National Player of the Year, leading top-five Purdue to a dominating win over Samford. The 7-foot-4 center performed admirably, showcasing his prowess with a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds, along with four blocks and two assists. 

Next Game: Friday, Nov 10 at 7 PM ET against Morehead State

2. C Kyle Filipowski, Duke

The Buzz: Kyle Filipowski displayed his talent with an impressive 25-point, seven-rebound performance despite not being fully recovered from double hip surgery. Duke has high expectations for Filipowski, and his performance will be crucial to the team’s success. 

Next Game: Friday, Nov. 10 at 7 PM ET against Arizona

3. C Hunter Dickinson, Kansas

The Buzz: Hunter Dickinson showcased his skills with 21 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and two blocks, positioning Kansas as a strong contender for the national title. 

Next Game: Friday, Nov. 10 at 8 PM ET against Manhattan

… (continues for remaining players)