Utsunomiya Brex guard Kai Toews was named the Rookie of the Year for the 2020-21 season, the B. League revealed during its annual award show on Thursday.
After joining the Eastern Conference club during last season, the 22-year-old had his first full year in the league, competing in all 60 contests during regular season and playing in seven playoff games.
Toews averaged 6.0 points and 2.6 assists in 16.4 minutes per game for the Brex, who fell to the Chiba Jets Funabashi in the decisive third game of the B. League Finals on Tuesday.