The regular season has come to a close for the top conferences in women’s college basketball, which means it’s time for awards. The Big Ten, SEC and Big 12 announced their end-of-season honors Tuesday, and the ACC and Big East will follow over the coming days.
As the action on the court shifts to conference tournaments, here’s a look at which players were rewarded for their stellar play during the regular season.
Big Ten
- Player of the Year: JuJu Watkins, USC
No surprise here, as Watkins might win Naismith Player of the Year later this spring. The star sophomore led the Trojans to the Big Ten regular-season title in their first season in the conference, and averaged 24.4 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 2.1 steals and two blocks along the way.
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- Defensive Player of the Year: Lauren Betts, UCLA
Again, this one was a lock. The 6-foot-7 Betts was a dominant force in the…
