Buffs Forward Josh Scott Named To Pac-12's All-Conference & All-Defensive Teams

BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) - The Pac-12 league office on Monday announced that University of Colorado senior forward Josh Scott has been named to the 2016 All-Pac-12 Conference First Team and All-Defensive Team.

The 6-foot-10 Scott was voted on the teams by league Pac-12 coaches.

Josh Scott of the Colorado Buffaloes shoots against the Southern Methodist Mustangs during the championship game of the 2015 Continental Tire Las Vegas Classic basketball tournament at the Orleans Arena on Dec. 23, 2015 in Las Vegas. (credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

"He also earned first team honors as a sophomore in 2013-14, making him one of two repeat recipients on this year's squad, joining Oregon State's Gary Payton II," the CU Buffs said in a prepared statement.

Scott, from Monument, leads the Buffs with 16.5 points and 8.7 rebounds per game. He's hitting 54 percent from the field and 75 percent from the free throw line.

Buffaloes junior forward Wesley Gordon was given honorable mention to the All-Defensive Team.

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