University Southern California Trojans
Scalabrine Named USC Men's Basketball MVP
April 10, 2000 | Men's Basketball
April 10, 2000
LOS ANGELES - Junior forward Brian Scalabrine, who led the Trojans in scoring (17.8), field goal percentage (.531), three-point percentage (.403, tied) and free throws made and attempted (103-of-144) was named Most Valuable Player of the USC men's basketball team at the annual awards banquet Sunday night (April 9) at Town and Gown on campus.
For Scalabrine, a 2000 Pac-10 first team selection, it is the second consecutive year he was named USC's MVP. He is the first Trojan to win the honor outright for two straight years since Ronnie Coleman won it four years in a row (1988-91).
Senior forward Jarvis Turner earned the Sixth Man award and sophomore forward David Bluthenthal earned the award for most improved.
A complete list of awards:
Sam Barry Most Valuable Player Award: Junior Forward Brian Scalabrine
Ernie Holbrook Memorial Award (Most Inspirational Player): Junior Guard Jeff Trepagnier
Forrest F. Twogood Memorial Award (Best Defensive Player): Sophomore Forward Sam Clancy
John Rudomentkin 110% Effort Award: Junior Forward Brian Scalabrine
Harold Jones Memorial Award (Most Improved Player): Sophomore Forward David Bluthenthal
Herbert L. Greer Memorial Award (Best Newcomer): Freshman Center Kostas Charissis
Joe Barbato Free Throw Award (Highest Free Throw Percentage): Junior Guard Rashad Jones
Dr. James H. Zumberge Academic Award (Highest GPA): Sophomore Guard Brandon Granville
Tom Kimmel Sixth Man Award: Senior Forward Jarvis Turner
