2011 B.I.A.H End-of-the-Year Awards, Part-I

It's now time to say goodbye to 2011. The New Year is just around the corner, and 2012 will provide another year's-worth of college basketball excitment. But before we do that, we must take a look back at what made 2011 so special.

After all, 2011 was a tremendous year. We saw Jimmer Fredette conquer North America. We saw Kemba Walker win 14 straight tournament games and earn three tournament MVPs (Maui Invitational, Big East Tournament, NCAA Tournament). We saw Virginia Commonwealth become a giant-killer and saw Butler reach a second-consecutive National Championship game. 2011 even ushered the return of Hoosier Hysteria, thanks to a 3-point buzzer-beater to defeat Kentucky. 2011 had amazing games, epic finishes, exciting dunks, and a heavy dose of classic Gus Johnson calls.

But 2011 wasn't just about the on-court performances. The basketball media had a good year too. We read insightful articles, tear-jerking stories, and thought-provoking commentary. Topics were constantly debated and discussed, and the media kept us up-to-date on all the breaking news and notes from the world of college hoops.
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