KU's Wiggins named Big 12 freshman of the year, Embiid named defensive player of the year

Iowa State's Melvin Ejim wins Big 12 player of the year honor; Embiid in L.A. today

Kansas University freshman guard Andrew Wiggins was a unanimous selection for first-team All-Big 12 and also was named conference freshman of the year by the league coaches on Sunday. Wiggins, a 6-foot-8 guard from Ontario, Canada, also made the all-newcomer team, but was not tapped the league player of the year. That honor went to Iowa State’s Melvin Ejim. By Gary Bedore

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• By Gary Bedore
• March 9, 2014 12:03 p.m.

Bill Self says Andrew Wiggins Big 12’s best

Kansas University basketball coach Bill Self hopes freshman Andrew Wiggins will be named 2014 Big 12 Conference Player of the Year when the league reveals its annual award winners Sunday. By Gary Bedore

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• By Gary Bedore
• March 7, 2014 12:19 a.m.

Notebook: Andrew Wiggins experiences mixed emotions in home finale

Kansas University one-and-done freshman Andrew Wiggins didn’t speak to the fans after his final game in Allen Fieldhouse. But the Canadian sensation was implored to stand up after Wednesday’s 82-57 victory over Texas Tech — before the senior speeches — by coach Bill Self. By Gary Bedore

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• By Gary Bedore
• March 5, 2014 11:50 p.m.