Udoka Azubuike has been a game-changer this season for Kansas basketball. The big man is averaging 12.8 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game, but his impact goes beyond the stat sheet. There’s not a player in the league that matches up with Azubuike physically. He demands a double team in the post, which opens up everything for everyone else.
Some folks may say Devon Dotson deserves the award, and you aren’t necessarily wrong. Dotson leads the conference in scoring; however, Azubuike is more valuable to his team. If you need evidence of that, do you remember what happened last season?