Darren Collison makes Wooden Award ballot

Staff Writer

March 12, 2009 9:27 PM PT

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Shortly before his team took the court against Washington State in the quarterfinals of the Pac-10 tournament at Staples Center, senior point guard Darren Collison was named to the official ballot for the Wooden Award player of the year and All-American team.

Among the 24 players under consideration for the Wooden team and award are James Harden of Arizona State, Stephen Curry of Davidson and North Carolina’s Tyler Hansbrough, last year’s winner.

Oklahoma’s Blake Griffin is thought to be the favorite for player of the year.

Voters will cast their ballots during the NCAA tournament.

-- David Wharton

Sports Now

David Wharton

David Wharton has filled an array of roles – covering the courts, entertainment, sports and the second Persian Gulf War – since starting as a Los Angeles Times intern in 1982. His work has been honored by organizations such as the Society for Features Journalism and Associated Press Sports Editors and has been anthologized in “Best American Sports Writing.” He has also been nominated for an Emmy and has written two books, including “Conquest,” an inside look at USC football during the Pete Carroll era.

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