Welcome to CPC’s first ever college basketball award show. I will be giving out award honors to players and coaches across the nation. Without further adieu, let the show (or story) begin.
National
All-America:
1st Team
- Frank Kaminsky/Wisconsin
- Willie Cauley-Stein/Kentucky
- Jahlil Okafor/Duke
- Jerian Grant/Notre Dame
- D’Angelo Russell/Ohio State
2nd Team
- Seth Tuttle/Northern Iowa
- Bobby Portis/Arkansas
- Kyle Wiltjer/Gonzaga
- Delon Wright/Utah
- Darrun Hilliard/Villanova
Honorable Mentions: Malcolm Brogdon/Virginia, DJ Newbill/Penn State
All-Rookie:
1st Team
- Jahlil Okafor/Duke
- D’Angelo Russell/Ohio State
- Melo Trimble/Maryland
- Karl-Anthony Towns/Kentucky
- Tyus Jones/Duke
2nd Team
- Stanley Johnson/Arizona
- Kevin Looney/UCLA
- James Blackmon Jr./Indiana
- Justise Winslow/Duke
- Tyler Ulis/Kentucky
Player Of The Year: Frank Kaminsky
Kaminsky was the best player during the 2014-15 season. The Tank averaged 18.4 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game. Kaminsky has led Wisconsin to a great season, which was displayed by winning the Big Ten conference tournament, and by being awarded a number 1 seed in the NCAA tournament.
Rookie Of The Year: Jahlil Okafor
Okafor had an incredible Freshman season. He averaged 18.1 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game. Okafor was my runner-up to Kaminsky for national player of the year. I felt Kaminsky deserved the award due to his progressed complete game. Okafor lacks and outside game, and is not a great passer like Kaminsky is. However, Okafor is a beast down low, and definitely deserves the Freshman of the Year award.
Coach Of The Year: John Calipari/Kentucky
It’s hard to pick anyone else for Coach of the Year, when John Calipari has his team undefeated. The Kentucky Wildcats when the SEC regular season, and tournament. Coach Cal has an unbelievable amount of talent on his team, but it’s still an amazing feat to lead any team to an unscathed record.
Rookie Coach Of The Year: Kevin Keatts/UNCW
Last year, Kevin Keatts was the head associate assistant coach for Rick Pitino. This year, he became the head coach at UNC-Wilmington, and helped turn the Seahawks into a winning team. He basically single handedly made this UNCW team turn from worst to first a single season.
Local
All City (including Penn State):
- DJ Newbill/Penn State
- Darrun Hilliard/Villanova
- Daniel Ochefu/Villanova
- Damion Lee/Drexel
- Will Cummings/Temple
Coach Of The Year: Jay Wright/Villanova
Jay Wright led his basketball team to one of the best years in school history, which includes winning the Big East regular season, conference tournament, and being a 1 seed in the NCAA tournament.
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