B/R's 2025-26 Men's College Basketball All-American Teams

The regular season is over, conference tournaments are dominating the schedule and the NCAA tournament is looming.

In the midst of that business, though, we have All-Americans to crown.

Several names are obvious, given how well Cameron Boozer and AJ Dybantsa have performed. Beyond those two star freshmen, there are a host of first-time All-Americans. Purdue guard Braden Smith is the lone multi-time pick.

B/R's David Kenyon and Kerry Miller combined to select our 15 members of the first, second and third teams.

Third Team

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Tyler Tanner

Tyler Tanner, Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt is headed back to the Big Dance, and its catalyst is Tyler Tanner. The sophomore took on a starting job this season and flourished, averaging 19.5 points and 5.2 assists while leading the SEC at 2.5 steals. Tanner recently became the second Vandy player ever to have a 20/5/5/5 game. His all-around impact is immense.

Bennett Stirtz, Iowa

Bennett Stirtz, meanwhile, is Iowa's leading piece. The senior has followed coach Ben McCollum from Northwest Missouri State to Drake to Iowa and been an all-conference selection at each stop. He's risen to an All-American level with the Hawkeyes, putting up 20.5 points and 4.5 assists per night. Thanks to Stirtz, Iowa is safely on the correct side of the bubble as Selection Sunday nears.

Jeremy Fears, Michigan State

As a third-year player, Jeremy Fears has made the much-hoped leap to stardom. He's leading the Spartans with 15.3 points and stands atop the country at 9.1 assists per game. Fears is also a standout defender, which is particularly impressive given that MSU boasts one of the best defenses in the country.

Labaron Philon, Alabama

On the other hand, Labaron Philon is the driving force of the nation's highest-scoring offense. While netting 21.5 points per game, Philon has knocked down 38.9 percent of his nearly six three-point attempts. He's also dished 4.8 assists per night as the Crimson Tide approach a sixth straight NCAA tourney trip.

Jaden Bradley, Arizona

Arizona has another All-American candidate in Brayden Burries, but Jaden Bradley is our choice because of his all-around excellence. Bradley is a top scorer at 13.4 points per game, paces the Wildcats—who should be a No. 1 seed in March Madness—with 4.6 assists and shines as a consistent, pesky defender.

Second Team

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Kingston Flemings

Kingston Flemings, Houston

As has become typical in the last half-decade, Houston is among the nation's top-ranked teams. The leader of this group, freshman guard Kingston Flemings, has registered UH-best marks of 16.5 points, 5.4 assists and 1.5 steals per game. Flemings, who B/R's Jonathan Wasserman recently pegged as the No. 6 pick in the 2026 NBA draft, is likely a one-and-done at Houston.

Braden Smith, Purdue

On the complete other side of the experience spectrum sits Braden Smith, a four-year starter at Purdue and first-team All-American last year. Although a late-season slip has stung the Boilermakers, they're an expected top-four seed in March behind Smith. He's notched 14.9 points and 8.7 assists per game, burying 38.8 percent of his threes and adding 1.8 steals.

Christian Anderson, Texas Tech

Texas Tech had a great shot at landing a pair of All-Americans until a torn right ACL sidelined JT Toppin. That injury, while unfortunate, did not crush the Red Raiders because they could turn to Christian Anderson. Often a 40-minute contributor, he's piled up 19.2 points and a Big 12-best 7.8 assists per game. Texas Tech will be leaning heavily on Anderson in the postseason.

Joshua Jefferson, Iowa State

Similar to Smith at Purdue, Joshua Jefferson merited first-team consideration before Iowa State suffered a few late losses. Nevertheless, he's been a versatile weapon for the Cyclones at 16.6 points, 7.4 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game. Jefferson's defensive smarts show in 2.4 combined steals and blocks, as well.

Thomas Haugh, Florida

After holding a complementary role on last season's championship-winning team, Thomas Haugh has surged into a lead position at Florida. The junior has maintained his rebounding and assist averages near six and two, respectively, but elevated his scoring from 9.8 to 17.2 this year. Haugh has helped the Gators win a regular-season SEC title and have a chance to earn a No. 1 seed in March.

First Team: Darius Acuff Jr., Arkansas

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Darius Acuff Jr. won't dazzle you on the defensive end. He doesn't grab many rebounds, and he's not overwhelming physically.

But he is a dynamite playmaker.

The SEC's leader in both categories, Acuff has amassed 22.2 points and 6.4 assists per game. He's connected on 43.7 percent of 5.6 nightly attempts from beyond the arc, providing Arkansas with elite scoring and spacing.

Acuff, another expected one-and-done, has an opportunity in March Madness to solidify a possible top-10 NBA draft position.

First Team: Keaton Wagler, Illinois

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Plucked out of a high school in Kansas, freshman Keaton Wagler has ascended from being a consensus 3-star prospect to a possible top-five NBA draft pick.

Not a bad season, don't you think?

Wagler commanded the nation's attention with a 46-point outburst in a January win at Purdue. He averaged about 16 points before that contest and rose to almost 20 per night following that breakout day. Overall, he's contributed 17.9 points with a 42.0 three-point clip for the Illini, a likely No. 2 or 3 seed in the Big Dance.

Beyond that special offensive impact, Wagler has also offered 4.9 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game.

Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan

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After cruising to a regular-season Big Ten championship, Michigan is poised to receive a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament.

The success of this Wolverines team is more a function of a deep rotation, even after accounting for L.J. Cason's recent knee injury. But there's also no doubt that Yaxel Lendeborg is Michigan's most influential player.

Yes, his 14.7 points per game is relatively modest when compared to other star players. Lendeborg, though, has posted 7.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.2 steals while supplying versatility on defense. He's a functional ball-handler, adequate shooter and ultimately a high-effort contributor.

Lendeborg, aided by a well-rounded supporting cast, is aiming to propel Michigan to its first national title in 37 years.

AJ Dybantsa, BYU

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From a team perspective, March Madness will be a challenge. Not having Richie Saunders, a key shooter and senior due to a torn ACL in mid-February, has only compounded BYU's problems lately.

AJ Dybantsa is capable of carrying the Cougars anyway.

The nation's leading scorer at 24.7 points per game, he's a stellar offensive player. He showcases a rare blend of his usage and efficiency on the ball and is a respectable passer with 3.8 assists per outing, as well.

No matter how long BYU lasts in the NCAA tourney, Dybantsa's next step is entering the NBA draft—where he might be the No. 1 overall pick.

Cameron Boozer, Duke

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Even if Cameron Boozer doesn't land as much attention as a possible top selection in the 2026 NBA draft, he belongs in that conversation.

Throughout his freshman year at Duke, he's been a reliable all-around performer. Boozer has netted 22.7 points per night with tremendous efficiency, hitting 40.7 percent of his threes and 58.3 percent overall.

Plus, he's generated team-leading marks of 10.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.5 steals. The freshman doesn't need to score in order to impact the Blue Devils.

That Boozer does at an elite rate, however, makes him an obvious first-teamer.