BYU players and coaches were reacting to the MWC postseason awards selections and previewing conference tournament play after Monday afternoon's practice at the Marriott Center.
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Asked about his disappointment in not winning the league's Player of the Year award, Fredette said it's "not too bad...Darington had a great year." Fredette was asked if the snub might serve to motivate him at the conference tournament, and he said "maybe a little bit, it could definitely motivate you, obviously...but I wasn't just quite deserving for it."
Fredette added that "New Mexico was obviously the best team this year, in the league, so that's "kinda why (Hobson) got it," referring to the POY award. "You know, you don't worry about it, though...you just go out and play, be ready for the next game ahead."
He was questioned about his health, and Fredette said multiple times "I'm fine," "I feel fine," or "I feel pretty good." He said his weight is not "up to par", but that he expects to be ready for go for three games in three nights in Las Vegas.
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You can hear the post-practice interview sessions with Fredette, head coach Dave Rose, 3rd Team member/MWC Sixth Man of the Year Jonathan Tavernari and 2nd Team/Defensive Team member Jackson Emery by clicking on their respective audio links in the "Cougar Cuts" box to the upper right.
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In the updated NCAA Stats (through Sunday, March 7th) BYU continues to put up amazing offensive numbers:
FT%: 1st
Scoring Margin: 1st
Scoring Offense: 2nd
3PFG%: 2nd
FG%: 10th
Assist/Turnover Ratio: 13th
Turnover Margin: 14th
Assists Per Game: 18th
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BYU remains in the top 100 in 17 of 18 NCAA stat categories (all except blocked shots per game; 122nd), and in the top 50 in 14 of 18 categories.
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BYU's individual rankings(top 50):
Jimmer Fredette:
22nd in PPG
19th in FT%
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Jackson Emery:
5th in Steals Per Game
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Tyler Haws:
6th in FT%
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| Date | Opponent Site |
Time Result |
| 9/4 |
 Washington Huskies
Lavell Edwards Stadium Provo, Utah |
5:00 pm |
| 9/11 |
 @ Air Force Falcons
|
2:00 pm |
| 9/18 |
 @ Florida St. Seminoles
|
1:30 pm |
| 9/25 |
 Nevada Wolf Pack
|
4:00 pm |
| 10/1 |
 @ Utah St. Aggies
|
6:00 pm |
| 10/9 |
 San Diego St. Aztecs
|
4:00 pm |
| 10/16 |
 @ TCU Horned Frogs
|
2:00 pm |
| 10/23 |
 Wyoming Cowboys
|
12:00 pm |
| 11/6 |
 UNLV Runnin' Rebels
|
12:00 pm |
| 11/13 |
 @ Colorado St. Rams
|
12:00 pm |
| 11/20 |
 New Mexico Lobos
|
4:00 pm |
| 11/27 |
 @ Utah Utes
|
1:30 pm |
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