By: Washington State Athletic Communications
SEATTLE – Washington State quarterback Gardner Minshew II was named the Male Sports Star of the Year at the 84th Annual MTR Western Sports Star Awards, hosted by the Seattle Sports Commission Thursday evening.
Minshew II beat out finalists; Tyler Lockett (Seahawks), Mitch Haniger (Mariners), coach Brian Schmetzer (Sounders), Ben Burr-Kirven (UW Football) and Phil Mack (Seawolves).
Minshew II joined the Cougars as a graduate transfer from East Carolina and led WSU to its first 11-win season in program history, capped by a win over Iowa State in the Alamo Bowl.