Pac 12 Women's Basketball All Tournament Team
The Pac 12 Women's Basketball All Tournament Team is a prestigious group of players who have proven themselves to be the best in the conference. Each year, the team is selected based on the player's performances during the Pac 12 Women's Basketball Tournament. This tournament has been held annually since 2002 and is the conference championship for women's college basketball. The tournament is a single-elimination format, featuring all 12 teams in the Pac 12 Conference.
Selection Process
The selection process for the Pac 12 Women's Basketball All Tournament Team is rigorous and thorough. The players are chosen by a committee of coaches and media members who attend the games during the tournament. Each member of the committee submits their own list of players who they believe should be on the team. The players with the most votes are then selected for the team.
Players are evaluated based on their overall performance during the tournament, including their scoring, rebounding, assists, steals, and blocks. The committee looks for players who have made significant contributions to their team's success and who have stood out on the court.
The Pac 12 Women's Basketball All Tournament Team typically consists of five players, although there have been years when six players were selected. The team is announced at the end of the tournament, with the players receiving a plaque in recognition of their achievement.
So, who are some of the best players to have been selected for the Pac 12 Women's Basketball All Tournament Team? Let's take a look at some of the most notable players in recent years.
Notable Players
Chiney Ogwumike (Stanford) - Chiney Ogwumike was a dominant force in the Pac 12 during her college career at Stanford. She was a two-time Pac 12 Player of the Year and a four-time Pac 12 All Tournament Team selection. In 2014, she led Stanford to the Pac 12 Women's Basketball Tournament championship and was named the Most Outstanding Player of the tournament. Ogwumike went on to be the first overall pick in the 2014 WNBA Draft and has been a star in the league ever since.
Kelsey Plum (Washington) - Kelsey Plum had one of the most impressive college basketball careers in Pac 12 history. She finished her career as the NCAA's all-time leading scorer, with 3,527 points. Plum was a three-time Pac 12 Player of the Year and a three-time Pac 12 All Tournament Team selection. In 2017, she led Washington to the Pac 12 Women's Basketball Tournament championship and was named the Most Outstanding Player of the tournament. Plum was the first overall pick in the 2017 WNBA Draft and has continued to excel at the professional level.
Sabrina Ionescu (Oregon) - Sabrina Ionescu is one of the most exciting players in college basketball today. She is a two-time Pac 12 Player of the Year and a two-time Pac 12 All Tournament Team selection. In 2019, she led Oregon to the Pac 12 Women's Basketball Tournament championship and was named the Most Outstanding Player of the tournament. Ionescu is known for her incredible scoring ability and her ability to make her teammates better. She is projected to be the first overall pick in the upcoming 2020 WNBA Draft.
Conclusion
The Pac 12 Women's Basketball All Tournament Team is a prestigious honor that recognizes the best players in the conference. Over the years, there have been many incredible players who have been selected for the team, including Chiney Ogwumike, Kelsey Plum, and Sabrina Ionescu. These players have gone on to achieve great success in their basketball careers and will always be remembered for their outstanding performances in the Pac 12 Women's Basketball Tournament.
