West Coast Pro Basketball League Commissioner Jim Parks on Thursday announced the 2008 Awards recognizing outstanding achievements for executives and players for the WCBL inaugural season just completed.
» Most Valuable Player, regular season: Josh Merrill of Santa Barbara Breakers
» Co-Coaches of the Year, regular season: Patrick Davis of Ventura Jets and Ron Meikle of Carlsbad BeachDawgs
» Rookie of the Year: Ryan Read of Carlsbad BeachDawgs
» Most Improved Player: Jermaine Small of Ventura Jets
» Co-Executives of the Year: Andre Cobb of High Desert Rattlers and Rob Robinson of Pasadena Slam
» Sportsmanship Award: Mike Garrett of High Desert Rattlers
» Defensive Player of the Year: Rashid Byrd of Santa Barbara Breakers
» Sixth Man Award: Ryan Read of Carlsbad BeachDawgs
» Best Media Interviewer Award: Tim Taylor of Santa Barbara Breakers
» Community Relations Award: Allan Purnell of Santa Barbara Breakers, Shantay Legins of Santa Barbara Breakers, Jermaine Small of Ventura Jets, Mark Peters of Santa Barbara Breakers and Johnnie Parker of Hollywood Shooting Stars
» Playoff MVP: Josh Merrill of Santa Barbara Breakers
» Bill Bertka Playoff Coach Award: Curt Pickering of Santa Barbara Breakers
Jennifer Boston represents the Santa Barbara Breakers.