If it’s uncommon for two teammates to be candidates for National Player of the Year, how rare is it for two roommates to do it?Kentucky freshmen Anthony Davis and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist were named to the Midseason Top 25 for the John R. Wooden Award. Finalists for the award were announced on ESPNU’s show “The Experts” on Tuesday afternoon.The two star forwards came to Kentucky as consensus top-five players in the class of 2012 and have lived up to every ounce of that billing in helping lead UK to a 17-1 record and a No. 2 national ranking.Davis, the projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, is averaging 13.1 points, a team-leading 10.2 rebounds, 4.6 blocks and 1.6 steals. He has posted nine double-doubles in his 18 collegiate games while also etching his name in UK record books with his prolific shot blocking. With 82 blocks on the season, Davis ranks first in the nation and is just two shy of setting a school record for single season blocks. One of the Chicago, Ill., native’s blocks is among the most memorable plays of the 2011-12. In a classic showdown between Kentucky and No. 5 North Carolina, Davis preserved a 73-72 victory with a block of fellow Wooden Award finalist John Henson.In his short UK career, Kidd-Gilchrist has established a reputation as a fierce competitor, one he has earned through clutch performances in his team’s biggest games. Kidd-Gilchrist had his first career double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds in the victory over North Carolina and his second in a 24-point, 19-rebound effort in a win over fourth-ranked Louisville in UK’s annual rivalry game. On the season, the native of Somerdale, N.J., is averaging 13.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.2 blocks.UK is one of just three schools with multiple finalist for the Wooden Award, which recognizes “The Outstanding College Basketball Player in the United States.” Henson is joined by North Carolina teammates Kendall Marshall and Harrison Barnes while Ohio State’s Jared Sullinger and William Buford each earned nods.Jimmer Fredette of BYU won the award in 2011, joining past distinguished winners like Larry Bird (1979), Michael Jordan (1984), Tim Duncan (1997) and Blake Griffin (2009). Here is the complete list of finalists in alphabetical order:Name Ht. Yr. Pos. University ConferenceHarrison Barnes 6-8 So. F North Carolina ACCWill Barton 6-6 So. G Memphis Conference USAWilliam Buford 6-6 Sr. G Ohio State Big TenAnthony Davis 6-10 Fr. F Kentucky SECMarcus Denmon 6-3 Sr. G Missouri Big 12Draymond Green 6-7 Sr. F Michigan State Big TenJohn Henson 6-11 Jr. F North Carolina ACCJohn Jenkins 6-4 Jr. G Vanderbilt SECOrlando Johnson 6-5 Sr. G UC Santa Barbara Big WestDarius Johnson-Odom 6-2 Sr. G Marquette Big EastKevin Jones 6-8 Sr. F West Virginia Big EastPerry Jones III 6-11 So. F Baylor Big 12Kris Joseph 6-7 Sr. F Syracuse Big EastMichael Kidd-Gilchrist 6-7 Fr. F Kentucky SECJeremy Lamb 6-5 So. G/F Connecticut Big EastDamian Lillard 6-3 Jr. G Weber State Big SkyScott Machado 6-1 Sr. G Iona MAACDoug McDermott 6-7 So. F Creighton Missouri ValleyMike Moser 6-8 So. F UNLV Mountain WestArnett Moultrie 6-11 Jr. F Mississippi State SECThomas Robinson 6-10 Jr. F Kansas Big 12Mike Scott 6-8 Sr. F Virginia ACCJared Sullinger 6-9 So. F Ohio State Big TenCody Zeller 6-11 Fr. F Indiana Big Ten