As the regular season winds down, it’s time to start considering who could win one of the most prestigious awards in NCAA softball, the USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year.  Voted on by previous award winners, coaching representatives from nine Division I Conferences, as well as members of the media who consistently cover Division I softball across the country, the Top 25 finalists were announced on Wednesday.  Arkansas’ Bri Ellis took home the honors last year after an outstanding season at the plate, but who will rise to the top in 2026? Check out the incredibly talented list of 25 finalists.  USA Softball Top 25 Player of the Year Finalists  Jocelyn Briski, Alabama  NiJaree Canady, Texas Tech  Jocelyn Erickson, Florida  Jordy Frahm, Nebraska  Gabbie Garcia, Oklahoma  Megan Grant, UCLA Maya Johnson, Belmont Teagan Kavan, Texas Emily LeGette, North Carolina Sage Mardjetko, Tennessee Ruby Meylan, Oklahoma State  Kai Minor, Oklahoma  Ella Parker,…