LOGAN, Utah
- Utah State's Tai Wesley was named to the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) All-District 8 Team.
Wesley, a 6-7, 240-pound forward from Provo, Utah (Provo HS) was joined on the first-team by Troy Gillenwater (New Mexico State), Adrian Oliver (San Jose State), Devon Beitzel (Northern Colorado) and Brian Qvale (Montana).
Wesley is averaging 14.5 points and 7.9 rebounds this year, while shooting 59.4 percent from the field and 72.0 percent at the free throw line. He currently ranks second in the WAC and 12th in the nation in shooting, and also ranks fourth in the WAC in rebounding, sixth in blocked shots (1.06) and seventh in scoring.
ALL-DISTRICT TEAM
Devon Beitzel, Northern Colorado
Alec Burks, Colorado
Will Clyburn, Utah
Jackson Emery, BYU
Jimmer Fredette, BYU
Dairese Gary, New Mexico
Cory Higgins, Colorado
Andy Ogide, Colorado State
Brian Qvale, Montana
Tai Wesley, Utah State
Player of the Year: Jimmer Fredette, BYU
Coach of the Year: Dave Rose, BYU