The league 's head coaches have selected a winner since the award 's inception .
Media members who cover Pac - 12 women 's basketball began presenting their own version of the award in the 2009 -- 10 season .
The league 's head coaches have selected a winner since the award 's inception , and media members who cover Pac - 12 women 's basketball began presenting their own version of the award in the 2009 -- 10 season .