Brice Johnson Named Finalist for National Player of the Year Posted Feb 29, 2016 The U.S. Basketball Writers Association announced Monday finalists for the USBWA's Oscar Robertson Trophy as the men's national player of the year and the USBWA's Wayman Tisdale Award for the men's national freshman of the year. The finalists' lists include 11 players for the men's player of the year, among which is UNC senior forward Brice Johnson. (U.S. Basketball Writers Association)