Projected Order of Finish
1. Washington - Lorenzo Romar needs improved play from highly touted sophomore Abdul Gaddy if the Huskies are going to be more than merely top dog in an extremely weak Pac-10.
2. Arizona - Sean Miller has the program headed in the right direction, but the Wildcats would finish no better than fifth in any other BCS conference.
3. Arizona State - As senior guard Ty Abbott goes, so go Herb Sendek's Sun Devils.
4. UCLA - Alex Schrempf, son of Detlef, suits up as a walk-on for the Bruins.
5. Stanford - Landry Fields is a Knickerbocker, so junior guard Jeremy Green will have to shoulder even more of the scoring load for the Cardinal.
6. Washington State - The decision of four reserve guards, including Xavier Thames, to transfer out of Pullman cripples the program's efforts to stay relevant post-Tony Bennett.
7. California - Mike Montgomery is perhaps the nation's most underrated coach, and he will have his work cut out for him after losing his top four scorers.
8. USC - Seniors Marcus Simmons and Alex Stepheson provide the Trojans with defense, rebounding, and toughness, but who will provide the offense?
9. Oregon - Feels like Phil Knight U settled with the Dana Altman hire.
10. Oregon State - Senior guard Calvin Haynes is a bright spot for the lowly Beavers.
All-Conference
Isaiah Thomas, Washington, jr, guard
Ty Abbott, Arizona State, sr, guard
Jeremy Green, Stanford, jr, guard
Klay Thompson, Washington State, jr, guard
Derrick Williams, Arizona, soph, forward
Player of the Year
Isaiah Thomas, Washington - Standing 5-8, the fearless Thomas is an excellent penetrator with a top-notch handle.
Top Freshman
Dwight Powell, Stanford - Pretty weak group of incoming freshmen in the Pac-10, but the 6-9 Powell will give Johnny Dawkins much needed help in the paint.
Top Defender
Venoy Overton, Washington - One of nation's peskiest defenders edges out USC's Marcus Simmons.
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