Big 12 Conference announces 2022-23 Men's Basketball Award winners

The Big 12 Conference announced the winners of their 2022-23 Men’s Basketball Awards, including the player of the year. Topping the list was Kansas forward Jalen Wilson, who earned player of the year honors for his work on the court this season.

The Jayhawks took home three of the conference’s awards this year, and Kansas State took two awards. Texas and Baylor each received honors as well, with one player each receiving an award.

Big 12 Conference award winners

Player of the Year — Jalen Wilson, Kansas, F
Defensive Player of the Year — Dajuan Harris Jr., Kansas, G
Newcomer of the Year — Keyontae Johnson, Kansas State,
Freshman of the Year — Keyonte George, Baylor, G
Sixth Man Award — Sir’Jabari Rice, Texas, G
Most Improved Player — KJ Adams Jr., Kansas, F
Coach of the Year — Jerome Tang, Kansas State

In addition to the big awards, the conference revealed it’s 2022-23 All-Big 12 Team selections. Iowa State and TCU both made appearances on the conference’s second team, with Oklahoma State and West Virginia earning third team honors as well.

Baylor’s Adam Flagler and Wilson were unanimous selections on the first team list this season.

All-Big 12 First Team:
Adam Flagler, Baylor G
Jalen Wilson, Kansas F
Keyontae Johnson, Kansas State F
Markquis Nowell, Kansas State G
Marcus Carr, Texas G

All-Big 12 Second Team:
Keyonte George, Baylor G
Gabe Kalscheur, Iowa State G
Gradey Dick, Kansas G
Damion Baugh, TCU G
Mike Miles Jr., TCU G

All-Big 12 Third Team:
LJ Cryer, Baylor G
Kevin McCullar Jr., Kansas G
Kalib Boone, Oklahoma State F
Sir’Jabari Rice, Texas G
Erik Stevenson, West Virginia, G