Silas Demary Jr. Etches His Name in College Basketball History with Bob Cousy and Midseason Wooden Awards
ATHENS, GA – In a season already marked by extraordinary performances and electric court presence, Georgia Bulldogs’ guard Silas Demary Jr. has risen above the crowded landscape of college basketball to claim two of the sport’s most coveted honors: the 2025 Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award and the Midseason John R. Wooden Award. His dual recognition not only cements his status as the top floor general in the nation but also marks a defining chapter in Georgia basketball history.
Demary Jr., a 6-foot-5 sophomore from Raleigh, North Carolina, has been the centerpiece of head coach Mike White’s high-tempo offense that has stunned the SEC this season. Known for his tight handle, crisp court vision, and unshakable poise under pressure, Demary Jr. has averaged 18.7 points, 7.3 assists, 4.9 rebounds, and an impressive 2.1 steals per game, ranking him among the nation’s leaders in several statistical categories.
What set Demary Jr. apart in the race for the Bob Cousy Award, often regarded as the pinnacle of excellence for point guards, was not only his raw numbers but his control over games against the toughest competition. In a thrilling overtime victory against Kentucky at Rupp Arena, Demary Jr. dazzled with a 31-point, 12-assist masterpiece, including the game-winning three-pointer that silenced the sold-out crowd. That performance became a viral moment, drawing praise from legends such as Chris Paul and Trae Young, both of whom lauded his “old-school patience mixed with modern explosiveness.”
The Midseason Wooden Award, recognizing the nation’s most outstanding player regardless of position, added another layer to his narrative. No Georgia player had claimed the honor since Dominique Wilkins electrified the campus decades prior. Demary Jr.’s leadership off the court—mentoring freshmen, leading charity initiatives in Athens, and maintaining a 3.7 GPA in Sports Management—was a key part of his Wooden candidacy, reflecting the award’s holistic approach to greatness.
His rise has not been without obstacles. Entering the 2024-2025 season, Demary Jr. was seen as a promising but unproven starter after transferring from USC. Yet within weeks, his fiery competitiveness and sharp decision-making silenced skeptics. By January, NBA scouts were regularly packing Stegeman Coliseum to witness what ESPN’s Jay Bilas called “the most complete point guard in the country.”
In the locker room, teammates describe Demary Jr. as “the engine that drives us,” according to senior forward Jabri Abdur-Rahim. “He’s not just our best player—he’s our heart, our brain, and our confidence.”
With Georgia poised for its first deep NCAA tournament run in over a decade, these honors seem less like a final destination and more like a checkpoint on a potentially legendary journey. Already projected as a lottery pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Demary Jr. remains focused. “Awards are great,” he said after the Cousy announcement. “But I came here to win something bigger—a national championship.”
For Georgia fans starved for hardwood glory, Silas Demary Jr. is not just a sensation—he’s a symbol of what’s possible when talent meets tireless work.
As March approaches, one truth is clear: The Bulldogs’ hopes—and the eyes of the basketball world—are firmly set on the man in No. 4, Silas Demary Jr., the most decorated point guard in the nation this season.
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