Damian Lillard named MVP

We repeat: how did he get out of the Bay Area/northern California without an offer? Was it groupthink, the idea that if so-and-so isn't recruiting this kid, then why should we? There was debate over whether Lillard was a 1 or a 2 but there should have been no doubt that he is a baller, period.

Wildcats' Damian Lillard named league MVP
Deseret News
March 3, 2010

OGDEN — A season after earning the Big Sky Conference Freshman of the Year Award, Weber State's Damian Lillard is the league's men's basketball Most Valuable Player.

The 6-foot-2 sophomore guard from Oakland, Calif., was unanimously selected by the conference coaches as the league MVP and member of the All-Conference First Team.

"This is a tremendous honor for Damian and our team," said WSU head coach Randy Rahe. "Damian has worked extremely hard on and off the court to improve his game, become a better player and a better teammate. He's certainly worthy of the recognition..."

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