The Palestra played host to the annual Big 5 banquet on Monday night, and Villanova Wildcats guard Jalen Brunson was named the Freshman of the Year.
— Mike Jensen (@jensenoffcampus) April 11, 2016
Brunson averaged 9.6 ppg, 1.8 rpg and 2.5 apg this season for the Wildcats, but was especially impressive during Big 5 play where he averaged 17 ppg and 4 apg, including a career-high 25 points in the win at Temple, his father Rick Brunson's alma mater.
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St. Joseph's coach Phil Martelli was named the Coach of the Year, while junior DeAndre Bembry was named the Player of the Year.