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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Doug McDermott wins Wooden Award

Creighton’s Doug McDermott just keeps picking up awards during college basketball’s biggest weekend. McDermott won the Wooden Award on Friday, given to the game’s top player as selected by the Los Angeles Athletic Club. Also Friday, McDermott was named player of the year by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association. The 6-foot-8 McDermott was selected The Associated Press player of the year on Thursday. McDermott led the nation in scoring with a 26.7 average while shooting 52.6 percent from the field, including 44.9 percent from 3-point range.

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