Conor Clifford - Saddleback College
Saddleback College's Conor Clifford was named the Orange Empire Conference Most Valuable Player for men's basketball.
After finishing 11-1 in the Orange Empire Conference and claiming the title, the Gauchos completely dominated the All-Conference conversation with Conor Clifford taking home Orange Empire Conference MVP honors.
Clifford led the team in scoring (14.4) and rebounding (6.1), shooting 64% from the field and 71% from the free throw line. He had a season-high 24 points against College of the Sequoias on January 3. Clifford recorded five double-doubles during the course of the season, recording a season-high 11 rebounds in two occasions.
In the Gauchos opening game in the 2014-15 playoffs, Clifford scored 20 points on 8-for-11 shooting while also grabbing 10 rebounds in Saddleback's 78-52 victory over LA Pierce College. Next up for the Gauchos is Mt. San Jacinto College on March 4.