Pac-12 Freshman of the Year will be one intriguing race

The Pac-12’s most interesting award this season might be Freshman of the Year, rather than Player of the Year. Markkanen will be challenged by Washington point guard Markelle Fultz, who is averaging 32.5 points per game; Cal guard Charlie Moore, who scored 38 against UC Irvine last week; and UCLA’s T.J. Leaf and Lonzo Ball. Leaf is averaging 20 points and 10 rebounds and Ball is averaging 15 points, 7.7 rebounds and 8.3 assists. Of course, once those five begin playing against Top 50-type teams, their numbers will likely shrink. 

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