USC’s was named Pac-12 Conference freshman of the year Tuesday. Pili, who averaged 16.2 points and 8.1 rebounds per game, is first conference freshman of the year since Briana Gilbreath in 2009 and the program’s fifth overall. The 6-foot forward was the only freshman named to the All-Pac-12 team after helping the Trojans (16-13, 8-10 Pac-12) rebound from an 0-5 start in conference play to finish with the No. 7 seed in the Pac-12 tournament, which begins Thursday in Las Vegas.
UCLA’s Michaela Onyenwere and Japreece Dean selected All-Pac-12
