Cotton takes out fifth Wildcats MVP

For the fifth time in his seven seasons with the club, superstar Bryce Cotton has been awarded the Gordon Ellis Medal for Perth Wildcats Most Valuable Player at the club’s annual MVP Ball.

Cotton had an outstanding 2022/23 season, achieving career-highs in regular season points, rebounds, assists and steals. He managed seven 30+ point games and was named Scoring Champion for the fifth-straight season.

The three-time NBL MVP was a dominant force in the league, averaging 23.4 points per game in his second highest scoring regular season of his seven in the competition, draining 80 three-pointers in the process.

Cotton joins Wildcats greats Ricky Grace and Shawn Redhage as the only players to take out the award in five or more seasons.

Wildcats MVP was not the only gong Cotton took out on the night, he was also awarded the Eric Watterson Medal for the Players Player, as voted by his teammates, and the Members MVP, as voted by Wildcats members.

Additional award winners announced on the night included:

Coaches’ Award - Kyle Zunic

Zunic was a vocal leader and supportive teammate, displaying constant hard work and enthusiasm despite limited game-time this season.  

Most Improved Player - Michael Harris

Development player Harris made a name for himself this season as a fearless go-getter, making the most of every opportunity presented to him and providing handy scoring support off the bench.

Andrew Vlahov Medal - Best Defensive Player - Luke Travers

Local young gun Travers was a force this season, providing crucial back court support in critical moments, finishing with 19 blocks and 32 steals from 29 games.

Eric Watterson Medal - Players Player - Bryce Cotton

Members MVP - Bryce Cotton

2022/23 Gordon Ellis Medal Top Three:

Bryce Cotton (355 votes)

Brady Manek (125 votes)

TaShawn Thomas (110 votes)