Utah State’s Great Osobor Honored By Media As Newcomer Of The Year
Mar 11, 2024, 2:53 PM | Updated: Mar 12, 2024, 10:15 am
LOGAN, Utah – The accolades keep rolling in for Utah State junior forward Great Osobor after the first-year Aggie was named Mountain West Newcomer of the Year by the media.
The Mountain West media announced its regular season awards on Monday, March 11.
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Danny Sprinkle ➡️ Coach of the Year
Great Osobor ➡️ Newcomer of the Year
Josh Uduje➡️ Co-Sixth Man of the Year🔗 https://t.co/zES6VTZim4#AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/WPg1s84ikP
— USU Men's Hoops (@USUBasketball) March 11, 2024
No stranger to awards, Osobor’s career trajectory has been on an upward swing since long before the Bradford, England, native was named Big Sky Top Reserve last season with Montana State.
Osobor has been a standout player individually and played a crucial role in the team’s success. His ability to score with his back to the basket and make smart passes when needed has made him the Aggies’ go-to low post scorer. His role significantly contributed to the team’s top-seed position in the 2024 Mountain West Men’s Basketball Championships.
MUST WATCH!!! Absolutely incredible video angle. Big Time Players make Big Time plays!! https://t.co/bpjWTnyack
— Danny Sprinkle (@USUCoachSprink) March 10, 2024
Osobor was the Mountain West’s third-leading scorer, averaging 17.6 points per game while connecting at a 57.2 percent rate (second). Not just an offensive weapon, the 6’8 wing led the league with nine rebounds, forced 1.3 steals (12th), and blocked 1.5 shots (third) per night.
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