Fans of the other 11 teams might read this and weep, but the Hotline envisions a UCLA sweep.
Coach of the Year: UCLA’s Mick CroninThe fourth-year coach claimed the award in his first season and will collect his second COY honor after guiding the Bruins — this is Cronin’s most complete team in Westwood — to the regular-season title. We also considered Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd, ASU’s Bobby Hurley, Utah’s Craig Smith and Colorado’s Tad Boyle.
Player of the Year: UCLA F Jaime Jaquez Jr.Jaquez is the top all-around player in the league: He scores from the paint and the perimeter, distributes, creates and is a tenacious defender. And don’t forget, the coaches are willing to consider career accomplishments and loyalty to the sport. Jaquez checks those boxes, as well.
People are also reading… Defensive Player of the Year: UCLA G Jaylen ClarkMost of the impact defenders in the conference are big men, but Clark stands alone for versatility and ability to play bigger than his 6-foot-5 frame. One of two current Bruins who received all-defensive team honors last year.
Freshman of the Year: UCLA G Amari BaileyThe five-star prospect’s production has matched the hype, especially in UCLA’s two conference games . We envision more of the same as he gains comfort in Cronin’s system and elevates his game to match the pressure of the stretch run. Transfer of the Year: Washington F Keion Brooks The former Kentucky starter leads Washington in scoring and rebounding and has shown a knack for setting up teammates. If his 3-point shooting improves, Brooks could make a run at Pac-12 Player of the Year honors.Utah F Branden CarlsonWashington F Keion BrooksUtah F Branden CarlsonAll-transfer teamCal G Devin AskewOregon State G Jordan PopeContact Jon Wilner at [email protected].
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