Big 12 Basketball: Midseason recap, awards, and observations
Third-team All-Big 12
SR Manu Lecomte – Guard, Baylor
2017-18 stats: 16.6 ppg 2.3 rpg 3.4 apg
He’s sixth in the conference in scoring but besides a career-high 30-point effort over Oklahoma State, he’s really struggled in conference play in terms of scoring. That’s why the Bears haven’t been better in the Big 12.
FR Lindell Wigginton – Guard, Iowa State
2017-18 stats: 16.2 ppg 4.0 rpg 2.2 apg
Only two of the top 19 scorers in the conference are freshmen, with Wigginton leading the Cyclones in scoring. The future looks very bright for this program with him around.
SR Kenrich Williams – Forward, TCU
2017-18 stats: 14.4 ppg 9.6 rpg 3.9 apg
The overall best player for the Horned Frogs, Williams still amazes with his ability to rebound, currently second in the league to Bamba.
JR Dean Wade – Forward, Kansas State
2017-18 stats: 16.0 ppg 6.4 rpg 2.9 apg
Brown hasn’t been the only Wildcat to step up his game without Stokes, as Wade’s 16.0 ppg puts him in the top-10 in conference scoring. He’s always had the talent, but this has been his breakout season.
SO Udoka Azubuike – Center, Kansas
2017-18 stats: 14.4 ppg 7.7 rpg 0.7 apg
When you consider the frontcourt depth of the Jayhawks, Azubuike might be the most important big man in the league. His offense and defense has been good, as well as his ability to stay on the court when it comes to foul trouble.