New Headline: Nick Boyd's Muffed Shot Caps AP All-American Struggles
The Badgers star was not nominated to any team.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 14: Nick Boyd #2 of the Wisconsin Badgers dribbles up the court against the Michigan Wolverines in the second half during the semifinals of the 2026 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 14, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Associated Press revealed their All-American first, second, and third teams on Tuesday, as the group of 61 voters gave their thoughts on the 15 best players in college basketball this season. Freshmen headlined the AP All-American first-team, as Duke’s Cameron Boozer, Arkansas’s Darius Acuff Jr.
, BYU’s AJ Dybantsa, Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg, and Texas Tech’s JT Toppin were nominated. On the second team, the AP voted Iowa State’s Joshua Jefferson, Purdue’s Braden Smith, Michigan State’s Jeremy Fears Jr. , Illinois’s Keaton Wagler, and North Carolina’s Caleb Wilson.
As for the third team, the AP voted Houston’s Kingston Flemings, Alabama’s Labaron Philon Jr. , Florida’s Thomas Haugh, Texas Tech’s Christian Anderson, and Gonzaga’s Graham Ike. A notable name not mentioned?
Wisconsin Badgers star Nick Boyd, who averaged 20. 6 points, 4. 2 assists, and 3.