Andrew Gaze MVP Awards Night nominations revealed
The Andrew Gaze MVP Awards Night is approaching, with Bryce Cotton leading the MVP race, followed by nominees such as Davis and Cooks. The voting panel includes coaches and experts. The event is scheduled for February 10.
The final round of the regular season is underway, but attention is already on the upcoming Andrew Gaze MVP Awards Night, known as the 'Gazeys'. A panel of experts, including Andrew Gaze, Derek Rucker, Michael Cedar, John Casey, Alice Kunek, and Olgun Uluc, convened to nominate contenders for various individual honours, including the MVP award.
The nominees have been announced, and among the key contenders is Bryce Cotton, who is favoured to secure his fifth MVP award. Cotton had an impressive season, averaging a career-high 28.6 points per game while leading the Perth Wildcats to an 18-11 record.
In addition to Cotton, nominees for the MVP include trending talents like Davis, Cooks, and Harvey. Each player has made significant contributions to their team's success, making this year's selection process particularly competitive. Notably, Davis is also in consideration due to his exceptional stats, despite his team's overall performance.
The voting process involves head coaches, assistant coaches, captains, and the expert panel, all contributing their insights on the level of a player's impact versus production. This layered assessment aims to discern which players have most effectively led their teams to victories.
Similarly, for the Six Man of the Year award, Kouat Noi stands out, averaging 14.8 points off the bench, showcasing his ability to energise the Kings during crucial moments.
As for Coach of the Year, the Hawks' Tatum emerges as a frontrunner, successfully leading his team to their first-ever No. 1 seed this season.
The NBL's awards night will be broadcast on Kayo on Monday, February 10, beginning at 7:30pm (AEDT).
