University of Houston Athletics
2021 Cougar Choice Awards
4/28/2021 7:01:00 PM | General
HOUSTON - The 10th annual Cougar Choice Awards were held on Wednesday night inside Fertitta Center to celebrate the 2020-21 season.
The awards show, created by student-athletes for student-athletes, showcased the best of the best at the University of Houston.
See more photos from the event below and check out the winners from a star-studded night:
2021 Cougar Choice Award Winners
Champion For Life: Mykenzie Leehy (Swimming and Diving)
Head Coach of the Year: Kelvin Sampson (Men's Basketball)
DJ Hayden Winner: Gaby Peon Jimenez (Swimming and Diving)
Female Academic Cougar of the Year: Amy Nguyen (Soccer)
Female Cougar of the Year: Ioanna Sacha (Swimming and Diving)
Female Rookie of the Year: Annie Cook (Volleyball)
Game of the Year: Men's Basketball Elite Eight Win vs. Oregon State
Male Academic Cougar of the Year: Alexander Frances (Men's Golf)
Male Cougar of the Year: Quentin Grimes (Men's Basketball)
Male Rookie of the Year: Tramon Mark (Men's Basketball)
Play of the Year: Track and Field - 4x100 Relay at Texas Relays
Spirit Award: Phonexay Chitdara (Tennis)
Staff Member of the Year: Joe Thompson
Team of the Year: Men's Basketball
