SMU's Davis is AAC player of year; Sampson top coach

SMU guard Kendric Davis (3) controls the ball against Houston forward Fabian White Jr. (35) and guard Jamal Shead during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson celebrates cutting the net after Houston became American Athletic Conference regular season champions after an NCAA college basketball game against Temple, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Memphis' Jalen Duren (2) celebrates after dunking the ball during an NCAA college basketball game against Houston, Sunday, March 6, 2022, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)