Sunday, March 8, 2009

Postseason Awards: Big East

I understand the advocates that want DeJuan Blair to be player of the year. Yes he has been fantastic and his team has been great but Thabeet impacts the game even when he does not touch the ball. That gave him the nod.

Player of the Year: Hasheem Thabeet, Connecticut

Rookie of the Year: Greg Monroe, Georgetown

Coach of the Year: Jay Wright, Villanova and Buzz Williams, Marquette

1st Team All-Conference:

C Hasheem Thabeet, Connecticut
PF DeJuan Blair, Pittsburgh
SF Sam Young, Pittsburgh
SG Terrence Williams, Louisville
PG Jerel McNeal, Marquette

2nd Team All-Conference:

C Luke Harangody, Notre Dame
PF Dante Cunningham, Villanova
PF/SF Earl Clark, Louisville
G Jonny Flynn
PG Levance Fields

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