Atlantic 10 Basketball: Who will capture the 2016-17 conference title?

Feb 27, 2016; Dayton, OH, USA; Rhode Island Rams head coach Dan Hurley (C) talks with his team during a stoppage in play against the Dayton Flyers in the second half at the University of Dayton Arena. The Rams won 75-66. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 12, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Davidson Wildcats guard Jack Gibbs (12) shoots during the second half against the Virginia Commonwealth Rams in the semifinals of the Atlantic 10 conference tournament at Barclays Center. Virginia Commonwealth Rams won 76-54. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /

Conference Awards

Coach of the Year: Dan Hurley, Rhode Island

Player of the Year: Jack Gibbs, Davidson

Freshman of the Year: De’Riante Jenkins, VCU

All-Atlantic 10 First Team:

Senior guard Jack Gibbs, Davidson

Junior guard E.C. Matthews, Rhode Island

Junior guard Jaylen Adams, St. Bonaventure

Senior forward Charles Cooke, Dayton

Senior forward Tyler Cavanaugh, George Washington

All-Atlantic 10 Second Team:

Senior guard JeQuan Lewis, VCU

Senior guard Scoochie Smith, Dayton

Senior guard Jordan Price, La Salle

Senior forward Hassan Martin, Rhode Island

Senior Center Mo Alie-Cox, VCU

There are a lot of seniors on both All-Conference teams, which shows how much upperclassmen talent the conference possess.

Rhode Island junior point guard Jarvis Garrett, Dayton forward Josh Cunningham and Richmond duo ShawnDre’ Jones and T.J. Cline could easily slide into the Second Team by the end of the year. All four of those players certainly have the skills to do damage in the Atlantic 10.

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