Bryce Pope, senior guard at UC San Diego, has been announced as a finalist for the Lou Henson Award, which recognizes the top player in mid-major college basketball. Pope's impressive performance during conference play, ranking third in scoring and leading in minutes per game, has contributed to his recognition. He has also achieved All-District recognition by the NABC and was named All-Big West First Team, marking a series of honors for him. The Lou Henson Award, named after the former Illinois and New Mexico State head coach, will be determined by a 10-member voting committee and announced at the Men's Basketball Final Four next month in Phoenix.

By the Numbers
  • Pope ranked third in The Big West in scoring at 19.3 points per contest
  • Pope has started 103 consecutive games and currently sits fourth all-time in scoring in UC San Diego history with 1,611 career points
State of Play
  • Bryce Pope and the UC San Diego Tritons earned the second seed in the Ro College Basketball Invitational, which tips off Saturday afternoon in Daytona Beach
Bottom Line

Bryce Pope, UC San Diego's standout senior guard, has been named a finalist for the prestigious Lou Henson Award, highlighting his exceptional performance and contribution to mid-major college basketball.