BOSTON – Collegeinsider.com announced today that senior guard Peter Suder has been named a finalist for the 2025-26 Nolan Richardson Award. The award is presented annually to a Division I player who is the heart and soul of his team and a leader on and off the court.
Suder is in his second season with the Red and White. Since joining, he has been a two-time captain and led the RedHawks to a 56-9 record (31-1 at home).
The recipient of the annual award is determined by a 10-member voting committee, which consists of current and former head coaches, as well as two senior staff members of collegeinsider.com. The 2026 award will be announced in Indianapolis, Ind. (site of the men’s Division I Basketball Championship).
NOLAN RICHARDSON AWARD FINALISTS
Chris Asby
6-2
Sr.
Queens
Austin Benigni
5-11
Sr.
Navy
Rueben Chinyelu
6-10
Jr.
Florida
Jack Collins
6-5
Sr.
Monmouth
Melvin Council, Jr,
6-4
Sr.
Kansas
Zach Cleveland
6-7
Sr.
Liberty
Alonzo Dodd
6-1
Sr.
Appalachian State
Thomas Dowd
6-8
Jr.
Troy
Logan Duncomb
6-10
Sr.
Winthrop
Roddy Gayle, Jr.
6-5
Sr.
Michigan
Bryce Harris
6-4
Sr.
Howard
Nate Heise
6-5
Sr.
Iowa State
Sam Hoiberg
6-0
Sr.
Nebraska
TJ Hurley
6-5
Sr.
Vermont
Tavari Johnson
5-11
Sr.
Akron
Alex Karaban
6-8
Sr.
UConn
Boopie Miller
6-0
Sr.
SMU
Noah Ross
6-0
Sr.
UNCW
Braden Smith
6-0
Sr.
Purdue
Peter Suder
6-5
Sr.
Miami
Nick Townsend
6-7
Sr.
Yale
Seth Trimble
6-3
Sr.
North Carolina
Garfield Turner
6-8
Sr.
Drexel
Ace Valentine
6-3
Jr.
UMBC
Harry Wessels
7-1
Sr.
Saint Mary’s