The Arizona Community College Athletic Conference (ACCAC) Division-II postseason awards were recently announced, and they served as a clear reflection of what many across the conference already knew - Pima Community College was the dominant program in the league this season after a second undefeated season in a row. Pima finished the season 31-0 and has gone an amazing 66-1 over the past two seasons.
After a historic year on the court that saw the Aztecs capture the ACCAC Division-II championship, Pima swept nearly every major postseason honor, highlighting the program’s outstanding season and the incredible talent on its roster.
Leading the way for Pima was freshman standout Isaiah Hill, who was named both the ACCAC Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year. Hill’s ability to impact the game in multiple ways made him one of the most exciting players in the conference this season. His production and leadership helped guide the Aztecs through another remarkable season that saw them dominate the Division-II standings for another season.
Hill’s teammate, 6-foot-5 sophomore Isaac Johnson was also recognized for his outstanding season, earning the ACCAC Defensive Player of the Year award. Johnson anchored Pima’s defensive presence throughout the year, and was widely regarded as one of the conference’s most impactful two-way players. His defensive intensity, ability to guard multiple positions, and presence around the rim helped make Pima one of the toughest teams to score against all season long.
The success of the Aztecs did not stop there.
Pima Head Coach Brian Peabody was named the ACCAC Coach of the Year, another well-deserved honor after leading the program to one of the most impressive seasons in recent conference history. Peabody’s leadership, experience, and ability to develop talent were on full display this season, as Pima consistently performed at a high level and established itself as the team to beat in the conference.
Pima’s dominance was also evident in the All-Region First Team selections, where the program placed three players on the five-man team.
Hill and Johnson were both named to the prestigious squad, joined by skilled and talented 6-foot-7 sophomore forward Mason Hunt, who continued to prove himself as one of the top juco prospects in the country. Hunt established himself as one of the most intriguing prospects in the country. With his combination of size, versatility, and skillset, Hunt has emerged as one of the nation's top juco prospects and should begin to garner much recruiting interest this spring, as a result.
Also earning All-Region First Team honors were Stephan Miller and Kenny White of Glendale Community College, two standout performers who helped lead Glendale to a strong season in Division-II play. Still, the story of the postseason awards clearly belonged to Pima Community College, whose players and coaching staff were recognized across nearly every major category.
The Aztecs’ championship season and their sweep of conference honors serve as a testament to the program’s depth, talent, and strong culture under Peabody’s leadership. With young talent continuing to develop and the program maintaining its reputation as one of the premier junior college programs in the country, Pima has firmly established itself as a powerhouse within the ACCAC and a consistent national powerhouse as well.
This season’s postseason awards simply confirmed what many already witnessed throughout the year — Pima Community College has again set the impressive standard in ACCAC Division-II basketball this season.
