Arizona is back in the Final Four for the first time since 2001. This current Wildcats team has been the best the program has seen in over a decade. Expectations are very high for head coach Tommy Lloyd to bring home a title to Tucson.
Wildcats Draped in Awards
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With how talented this roster is, they have seen multiple accolades throughout the season. Jaden Bradley won the Big 12 Player of the Year award, averaging 13 points, four assists, and three rebounds this season. The senior guard has brought immense leadership to his team.
Tobe Awaka won the Sixth Man of the Year award unanimously. He averaged nine points and nine rebounds on the season. He led the Big 12 in rebounding and is one of the best rebounders in the nation.
Lloyd brought home his second Coach of the Year award after he led his team to a 29-2 regular-season record and won the Big 12. Bradley, Motiejus Krivas, and Brayden Burries all earned All-Big 12 First Team honors.
Forward Koa Peat was named to the All-Big 12 Third Team, and Awaka was an honorable mention. It is safe to say that this team is loaded.
Bradley and Peat Earn West All-Region Honors
Well, the accolades continued over the weekend when the West All-Region team was announced. Bradley and Peat’s exceptional play in the tournament earned them a spot among the West Region’s top five players.
Bradley averaged 13 points, four assists, and three rebounds across the Wildcats’ four tournament games. His impact went beyond the stats, as his leadership played a huge role in the Wildcats’ success…