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The Arizona Wildcats had a tremendous regular season, taking home the Big 12 regular-season championship. But that wasn't all, as a trio of Wildcats highlighted the Big 12's release of their all-conference teams and awards.
To kick it off, Arizona guard Jaden Bradley was named the player of the year, as the senior was the team's steadiest player in averaging 13.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game. Though he finished third on the team in scoring, his veteran presence on both sides of the ball helped establish him as the top player in the Big 12 throughout the entirety of conference play.
The Sixth Man of the Year award also went to the Wildcats, as forward Tobe Awake averaged a near double-double off the bench (9.6 points and 9.5 rebounds per game). He's also a strong defender and effort player, consistently giving it everything he has in his 21.5 minutes per game.
Finally, as is often the case with the regular-season champion, head coach Tommy Lloyd was awarded as the Big 12 Coach of the Year, as he led the Wildcats to a 16-2 conference record and the No. 1 seed in the conference tournament. The Big 12 has several highly-esteemed coaches in Houston's Kelvin Sampson, Kansas' Bill Self and Iowa State's TJ Otzelberger, but it was Lloyd who came away as the coach of the year.
While those three landed awards, there were several other Arizona standouts who made all-conference teams.
Three Wildcats were present on the All-Big 12 first-team: Bradley, freshman guard Brayden Burries and center Motiejus Krivas. Freshman forward Koa Peat was a third-team selection while also appearing on the all-freshman team alongside Burries. Both Bradley and Krivas were included on the all-defensive team.
Considering the massive amounts of success that they had during the regular season and a roster and coaching staff that looks to be ready to compete for a national championship, it should be no surprise that Arizona dominated the Big 12 awards and honors.
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To kick it off, Arizona guard Jaden Bradley was named the player of the year, as the senior was the team's steadiest player in averaging 13.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game. Though he finished third on the team in scoring, his veteran presence on both sides of the ball helped establish him as the top player in the Big 12 throughout the entirety of conference play.
The Sixth Man of the Year award also went to the Wildcats, as forward Tobe Awake averaged a near double-double off the bench (9.6 points and 9.5 rebounds per game). He's also a strong defender and effort player, consistently giving it everything he has in his 21.5 minutes per game.
Finally, as is often the case with the regular-season champion, head coach Tommy Lloyd was awarded as the Big 12 Coach of the Year, as he led the Wildcats to a 16-2 conference record and the No. 1 seed in the conference tournament. The Big 12 has several highly-esteemed coaches in Houston's Kelvin Sampson, Kansas' Bill Self and Iowa State's TJ Otzelberger, but it was Lloyd who came away as the coach of the year.
While those three landed awards, there were several other Arizona standouts who made all-conference teams.
Three Wildcats were present on the All-Big 12 first-team: Bradley, freshman guard Brayden Burries and center Motiejus Krivas. Freshman forward Koa Peat was a third-team selection while also appearing on the all-freshman team alongside Burries. Both Bradley and Krivas were included on the all-defensive team.
Considering the massive amounts of success that they had during the regular season and a roster and coaching staff that looks to be ready to compete for a national championship, it should be no surprise that Arizona dominated the Big 12 awards and honors.
Contact/Follow @College_Wire on X and @College_Wires on Threads. Like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of college sports news, notes, and opinions.
This article originally appeared on College Sports Wire: Trio of Arizona Wildcats highlight Big 12 all-conference awards
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