From USC:
McLaughlin and Metu Named to all Pac-12 Team - Both Also Honored For Their Defensive Skills -
LOS ANGELES – USC men’s basketball players Jordan McLaughlin and Chimezie Metu have been named to the 2017-18 All-Pac-12 First Team, it was announced by the conference today (March 5). McLaughlin was also named to the All-Defensive First Team and Metu was named honorable mention for the All-Defensive Team.
McLaughlin, a three-year team captain, averaged 12.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 7.5 assists, while starting all 31 games for the Trojans. The senior’s 232 assists lead all Pac-12 players and rank third nationally. He also has 58 steals which ranks second among conference players and now has 199 career steals, fifth on USC’s all-time list. McLaughlin is one of six conference players all-time to have registered 600 or more assists and scored 1,500 or more points. McLaughlin currently has 689 career assists and 1,575 career points scored.
Metu, who was named All-Pac-12 second team last year, leads USC in scoring at 15.9 points per game and rebounding at 7.4 per game. The junior has eight games where he scored at least 20 points and posted 10 double-doubles in points and rebounds. Metu is tied for fourth in the conference with 54 blocks and now has 163 career blocks which ranks third on USC’s all-time blocks list.
