Utah State men's basketball graduate student Darius Brown II and soccer senior Kelsey Kaufusi were named the Male and Female Athlete of the Year, respectively, at the annual Robins Awards recognizing the best of Utah State University. Brown was exceptional, earning first-team all-Mountain West honors and setting several records, while helping Utah State claim its first outright Mountain West regular season title in school history and advance to the NCAA Tournament. Kaufusi, on the other hand, played a crucial role in leading USU to win its first-ever MW Tournament Championship and advancing to the program's third NCAA Tournament.

By the Numbers
  • Brown averaged 12.3 points, 6.5 assists, and 4.3 rebounds per game
  • Brown set the program record with 228 assists during the season
  • Kaufusi was the only Utah State player to play all 2,090 minutes during the season
  • Kaufusi helped the Aggies field the league's top defense, allowing just six combined goals to 13 MW opponents
State of Play
  • Darius Brown II set several records and helped Utah State claim its first outright Mountain West regular season title
  • Kelsey Kaufusi played a crucial role in leading USU to win its first-ever MW Tournament Championship
  • Finalists for the Athlete of the Year were selected by members of the athletics department
Bottom Line

Darius Brown II and Kelsey Kaufusi's outstanding performances have not only led them to be recognized as the Male and Female Athlete of the Year but have also contributed to significant achievements for Utah State University's athletic programs.