2026 Phillips 66 All-Big 12 Men’s Basketball Award Winners Announced
The prestigious 2026 Phillips 66 All-Big 12 Men’s Basketball Awards announcement highlighted several outstanding athletes and coaches within the conference.
Award Recipients
- Player of the Year: Jaden Bradley (Arizona)
- Defensive Player of the Year: Flory Bidunga (Kansas)
- Scholar-Athlete of the Year: Tamin Lipsey (Iowa State)
- Freshman of the Year: AJ Dybantsa (BYU)
- Newcomer of the Year: Melvin Council Jr. (Kansas)
- Sixth Man Award: Tobe Awaka (Arizona)
- Most Improved Player: Christian Anderson (Texas Tech)
- Coach of the Year: Tommy Lloyd (Arizona)
Key Highlights
Jaden Bradley, a senior from Rochester, New York, had an impressive season. He averaged 13.4 points and 4.6 assists, leading Arizona to an 18-2 record. Notably, he secured vital wins against BYU and Baylor with outstanding performances.
The Defensive Player of the Year, Flory Bidunga from Kansas, ranked first in the conference with 2.7 blocks per game. He contributed significantly to Kansas’s defensive strength, helping maintain the lowest field goal percentage against in the league.
Tamin Lipsey of Iowa State earned the Scholar-Athlete award, showcasing his academic prowess with a 3.73 GPA while averaging 13.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 5.0 assists.
Freshman Standouts
AJ Dybantsa from BYU was named Freshman of the Year after averaging an impressive 24.7 points per game, positioning him among the top scoring freshmen in Big 12 history. Melvin Council Jr. also made waves as the Newcomer of the Year, averaging 13.4 points and 4.9 rebounds while ranking high in both assists and assist-to-turnover ratio.
Acknowledging Performance
Tobe Awaka emerged as a formidable force off the bench for Arizona. He led the nation in bench rebounds, averaging 9.7 rebounds per game. Additionally, Christian Anderson demonstrated remarkable improvement, nearly doubling his scoring average to earn the Most Improved Player accolade.
Tommy Lloyd, honored as Coach of the Year, led Arizona to a historic season with their first Big 12 regular-season title and the most wins in his first five years as a coach in NCAA Division I.
All-Big 12 Teams
The conference also named its All-Big 12 teams, with notable selections:
First Team Selections
- Jaden Bradley, Arizona
- Brayden Burries, Arizona
- Motiejus Krivas, Arizona
- AJ Dybantsa, BYU
- Emanuel Sharp, Houston
- Kingston Flemings, Houston
- Joshua Jefferson, Iowa State
- Flory Bidunga, Kansas
- Christian Anderson, Texas Tech
- JT Toppin, Texas Tech
Second Team Selections
- Richie Saunders, BYU
- Baba Miller, Cincinnati
- Tamin Lipsey, Iowa State
- Milan Momcilovic, Iowa State
- Darryn Peterson, Kansas
Third Team Selections
- Koa Peat, Arizona
- Cameron Carr, Baylor
- Rob Wright, BYU
- Themus Fulks, UCF
- Xavier Edmonds, TCU
This year’s awards reflect the immense talent and dedication within the Big 12, celebrating both seasoned players and promising newcomers. Keep visiting Filmogaz.com for the latest updates on college basketball and other sports news.
