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MVC All-Conference teams announced

Da Coach

Da Coach

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The voting is in and the MVC is preparing to announce the MVC All-Conference teams Tuesday, Feb. 28.
The All-Bench and Most Improved teams have been announced on the Wednesday prior to the tournament in past years, and the Coach of the Year has been announced at a luncheon on the Thursday of tournament week. However, with the expansion of the tournament to include an early session starting at noon on Thursday, expect a change in the timing of these announcements.

Predictions-
Rienk Mast- 1st team All-MVC
Malevy Leons- 2nd team All-MVC
Connor Hickman and Duke Den- Honorable Mention
Defensive Player of the Year- Malevy Leon
Coach of the Year- Brian Wardle
Duke Deen- All-Newcomer team
Zek Montgomery- Most-Improved team
Ja'Shon Henry- All-Bench team
 
Da Coach said:
Predictions-
Rienk Mast- 1st team All-MVC
Malevy Leons- 2nd team All-MVC
Connor Hickman and Duke Den- Honorable Mention
Defensive Player of the Year- Malevy Leons
Coach of the Year- Brian Wardle
Duke Deen- All-Newcomer team
Zek Montgomery- Most-Improved team
Ja'Shon Henry- All-Bench team
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Not sure I can disagree with anything here, DC!

But, I'm gonna BOLD the ones I think are nearly LOCKS.
I think Duke gets some kind of award - just not sure which.

I know he won't be considered for this, but I think Darius Hannah is one of the 3 most improved players on BU. His contributions were big and he worked his butt off in the offseason to get more minutes, didn't whine when he didn't get PT last year, and didn't transfer as most young guys would in his shoes.
Kudos to DH!

And I believe Zek will be Defensive POY in the next couple seasons. His defense is tremendous - not to mention his athleticism on the offensive end.

Now, let's get some hardware Braves!
 
If they had an all defense team I would vote for Conner. He's been amazing all year, and really sealed it for me when he shut down Born in Cedar Falls.
 
Finally some Braves getting some love on these post season awards! There better be more coming and Rienk better be the MVP!
 
PattonMD said:
If they had an all defense team I would vote for Conner. He's been amazing all year, and really sealed it for me when he shut down Born in Cedar Falls.
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Have to agree on Connor. He came on strong and really has the confidence to dominate in this league I think.
 
Specialty Awards-
https://mvc-sports.com/news/2023/2/2...ved-teams.aspx

Full teams-
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Can't argue with Tytan Anderson as captain of the Most Improved team. He started only 2 games in his first 2 years at UNI, and last year he played only 8 minutes per game, and averaged 1.7 ppg and 2.0 rpg. This year he lead the MVC in rebounding (8.8 rpg), and he averaged 12.6 ppg.
But nice to finally see Bradley guys getting their due recognition.
Congratulations to Ja'Shon, Malevy, and Zek!
 
Congrats to all the winners. Darius Hannah is a most improved in my mind. Watching him last year I was afraid he was just a dunker. He really looked good this year. So much better. Look forward to watching him 2 more years
 
FanSince82 said:
Congrats to all the winners. Darius Hannah is a most improved in my mind. Watching him last year I was afraid he was just a dunker. He really looked good this year. So much better. Look forward to watching him 2 more years
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Agreed. As far as BU, he is by far the most improved. He improved in every aspect of his game, most especially his free throw shooting. Do you remember last year how any free throw shot he took was a guaranteed miss? Now I think he’s one of the more reliable free throw shooters on the team. Just outstanding to see how he’s worked on his game to become an important piece of a championship team. Anxious to see the next steps he takes in improving for next year. He could be a force to reckon with. Offenses do not like going down low when Darius and Malevy are both in the game at the same time.
 
Still waiting for the All-MVC teams, Player of the Year, and other player awards, plus Coach of the Year.
These should be announced today.
 
Da Coach said:
Still waiting for the All-MVC teams, Player of the Year, and other player awards, plus Coach of the Year.
These should be announced today.
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Cool - thanks DC!
I've been on the edge of my seat all morning (while working). :)

I would be surprised if Drake soph. Tucker Devries doesn't get POY, but ya never know!
Could make an argument for Sheppard of Belmont, whose stats are a bit more impressive.
If he made closer to 80% of FTs (instead of 68%), he may have led the MVC in scoring.
 
The All-MVC teams and other awards are being announced tonight.
Tucker DeVries named Player of the Year

All-MVC first team (6 players)-
Marcus Domask, Southern Illinois
Ben Krikke, Valparaiso
Rienk Mast, Bradley
Roman Penn, Drake
Ben Sheppard, Belmont
Tucker DeVries, Drake (Larry Bird Player of the Year)

more to come...
 
More awards-

All Freshman team-
Cade Tyson - Belmont- FOTY
Conor Enright - Drake
Jakobi Gillespie - Belmont
Robby Avila - Indiana State
Michael Duax - UNI

All Newcomer Team-
Courvoisier McCauley - Indiana State - Newcomer of Year)
Duke Deen - Bradley
Drew Friberg - Belmont
Rob Perry - Murray State
Cade Tyson - Belmont
 
More...
MVC 6th Man of the Year - Ja'Shon Henry

Coach of the Year - Brian Wardle - Bradley

Congratulations to Coach Wardle, and to all the BU players!

More awards still to come...
 
All MVC 2nd team-
Bowen Born, UNI
Jace Carter, UIC
Donovan Clay, Missouri State
Malevy Leons, Bradley
Courvoisier McCauley, Indiana State

All-MVC 3rd Team-
Cameron Henry, Indiana State
Lance Jones, Southern Illinois
Rob Perry, Murray State
Kenny Strawbridge, Evansville
Garrett Sturtz, Drake
 
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