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North Division MVP & Defensive Player of the Year
F - Parker Fox, Northern State (JR)
- Averages a league-leading 22.7 points per game as well as 9.6 rebounds per game
- Stis top 4 in the NSIC shooting 63.4% from the floor and grabbing 1.9 steals per game
- Leads the league in averaging 3.1 blocks per game, with 49 total blocks this season
- Recorded six double-doubles this season, in addition to career highs in scoring (39), rebounding (21) and assists (7)
- Became a member of the Northern State 1,000-point club
- Earns four NSIC North Division Player of the Week awards and one National Player of the Week honor
North Division Newcomer of the Year
G - Lorenzo McGhee, Minnesota State-Moorhead (JR)
- Led MSUM in scoring at 14.1 points per game
- Scored in double figures in nine of 12 games
- Averaged 5.1 rebounds per game
- Season high of 21 points twice, vs. Bemidji State (1/15) and Mary (2/12)
North Division Freshman of the Year
F - Austin Andrews, Minnesota-Duluth (FR)
- Averaged 13.5 points per game and reached double-digit point totals in 11 of 13 games this season
- Averaged 7.2 rebounds per game good for 7th in the NSIC including an average of 2.8 offensive boards per game, the third highest total in the NSIC
- Shot 80-of-128 from the field for the season, good for a 62.5% clip, good for fourth in the NSIC for the regular season
- Recorded three double-doubles on the season
North Division Coach of the Year
Saul Phillips, Northern State
- Led the Wolves to a 15-1 record and their fourth straight NSIC North Division Championship
- Northern State notched a school record win streak of 24 games, dating back to February of 2020
- NSU sits in the top five of the NSIC in scoring defense, field goal percentage defense, defensive rebounds and turnover margin
- In addition, the Wolves lead the NSIC in field goal percentage (51.1%), assist/turnover ratio (1.7), blocked shots (6.1) and assists (17.4)
- Improved his career record to 256-168 (.604)
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South Division Player of the Year
F - Jordan Janssen, Wayne State (JR)
- Three-time NSIC South Division Player of the Week
- Reached double-figure scoring in 15 of 16 games
- Had nine double-doubles this season, tied for third most in NCAA Division II
- Second straight All-NSIC First Team honor
South Division Defensive Player of the Year
G - Lucas Duax, Upper Iowa (SO)
- Led the conference for second consecutive season with 29 steals
- Had an NSIC second-best 2.4 steals per game
- Held a team best 6.1 rebounds per game in NSIC play
- Ranked in the top 15 in the NSIC in scoring (15.8 ppg), field goal percentage (49.3%) and minutes (33.6)
- Recorded career-highs in points (24), rebounds (13), offensive rebounds (7) and steals (6) versus NSIC opponents
- Earned Week #6 NSIC Player of the Week honor
South Division Newcomer of the Year
G - DeVonte Thedford, Minnesota State-Mankato (JR)
- Ranks second on the team in scoring with 14.1 points per game
- Leads the team in assists with 58 (3.6 apg)
- Leads the team in steals with 14
- One of four Mavericks to start in all 16 games this season
- Has scored at least 21 points in three games this season, including a season-best 24 points vs. WSU and CSP
- Is the seventh Maverick to claim NSIC Newcomer of the Year honors
- Has passed out at least seven assists in four games this season, including a season-high nine against Winona State
South Division Freshman of the Year
G - Justin Eagins, Wayne State (FR)
- Averaged 9.4 points and 3.9 rebounds per game
- Reached double-figure scoring in 7 of 14 games
- Had 27 assists to 16 turnovers
- Had at least one 3-pointer in 14 of 16 games
South Division Coach of the Year
Jeff Kaminsky, Wayne State
- Led WSC to second South Division title in last three years
- Picked to finish last in the South Division Preseason Coaches' Poll; WSC went 10-4 to win the South Division
- Coached WSC to the number one league rankings in scoring defense (66.1) and field goal percentage defense (.404)
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All-NSIC North Division
First Team
G - Lorenzo McGhee, Minnesota State-Moorhead (JR)
G - Max Cody, Minot State (SR)
G - Mason Stark, Northern State (JR)
F - Parker Fox, Northern State (JR)
F/G - Anthony Roberts, St. Cloud State (SO)
Second Team
P - Derek Thompson, Bemidji State (SR)
F - Matt Kreklow, Mary (SR)
G - Drew Blair, Minnesota-Duluth (SO)
G - Bryce Irsfeld, Minnesota State-Moorhead (JR)
G - Andrew Kallman, Northern State (SR)
Honorable Mention
G - Trever Kaiser, Mary (JR)
F - Dane Zimmer, Minnesota State-Moorhead (SO)
F - Melvin Newbern, Minot State (SR)
G - Tommy Chatman, Northern State (SO)
G - Caleb Donaldson, St. Cloud State (SO)
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All-NSIC South Division
First Team
G - Quincy Anderson, Minnesota State-Mankato (SO)
F - Teathloach Pal, Sioux Falls (SR)
G - Jareese Williams, Upper Iowa (SR)
F - Jordan Janssen, Wayne State (JR)
F - Kevion Taylor, Winona State (SR)
Second Team
F - Adam Dykman, Augustana (SR)
F - Tyler Riemersma, Augustana (SR)
G - Jake Hilmer, Upper Iowa (SO)
G - Joe Smoldt, Upper Iowa (SR)
G - Nate Mohr, Wayne State (JR)
Honorable Mention
F - Michael Schaefer, Augustana (JR)
G - DeVonte Thedford, Minnesota State-Mankato (JR)
G - Nick Dufault, Southwest Minnesota State (SR)
G - Alec Millender, Wayne State (FR)
North Division MVP & Defensive Player of the Year
F - Parker Fox, Northern State (JR)
- Averages a league-leading 22.7 points per game as well as 9.6 rebounds per game
- Stis top 4 in the NSIC shooting 63.4% from the floor and grabbing 1.9 steals per game
- Leads the league in averaging 3.1 blocks per game, with 49 total blocks this season
- Recorded six double-doubles this season, in addition to career highs in scoring (39), rebounding (21) and assists (7)
- Became a member of the Northern State 1,000-point club
- Earns four NSIC North Division Player of the Week awards and one National Player of the Week honor
North Division Newcomer of the Year
G - Lorenzo McGhee, Minnesota State-Moorhead (JR)
- Led MSUM in scoring at 14.1 points per game
- Scored in double figures in nine of 12 games
- Averaged 5.1 rebounds per game
- Season high of 21 points twice, vs. Bemidji State (1/15) and Mary (2/12)
North Division Freshman of the Year
F - Austin Andrews, Minnesota-Duluth (FR)
- Averaged 13.5 points per game and reached double-digit point totals in 11 of 13 games this season
- Averaged 7.2 rebounds per game good for 7th in the NSIC including an average of 2.8 offensive boards per game, the third highest total in the NSIC
- Shot 80-of-128 from the field for the season, good for a 62.5% clip, good for fourth in the NSIC for the regular season
- Recorded three double-doubles on the season
North Division Coach of the Year
Saul Phillips, Northern State
- Led the Wolves to a 15-1 record and their fourth straight NSIC North Division Championship
- Northern State notched a school record win streak of 24 games, dating back to February of 2020
- NSU sits in the top five of the NSIC in scoring defense, field goal percentage defense, defensive rebounds and turnover margin
- In addition, the Wolves lead the NSIC in field goal percentage (51.1%), assist/turnover ratio (1.7), blocked shots (6.1) and assists (17.4)
- Improved his career record to 256-168 (.604)
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South Division Player of the Year
F - Jordan Janssen, Wayne State (JR)
- Three-time NSIC South Division Player of the Week
- Reached double-figure scoring in 15 of 16 games
- Had nine double-doubles this season, tied for third most in NCAA Division II
- Second straight All-NSIC First Team honor
South Division Defensive Player of the Year
G - Lucas Duax, Upper Iowa (SO)
- Led the conference for second consecutive season with 29 steals
- Had an NSIC second-best 2.4 steals per game
- Held a team best 6.1 rebounds per game in NSIC play
- Ranked in the top 15 in the NSIC in scoring (15.8 ppg), field goal percentage (49.3%) and minutes (33.6)
- Recorded career-highs in points (24), rebounds (13), offensive rebounds (7) and steals (6) versus NSIC opponents
- Earned Week #6 NSIC Player of the Week honor
South Division Newcomer of the Year
G - DeVonte Thedford, Minnesota State-Mankato (JR)
- Ranks second on the team in scoring with 14.1 points per game
- Leads the team in assists with 58 (3.6 apg)
- Leads the team in steals with 14
- One of four Mavericks to start in all 16 games this season
- Has scored at least 21 points in three games this season, including a season-best 24 points vs. WSU and CSP
- Is the seventh Maverick to claim NSIC Newcomer of the Year honors
- Has passed out at least seven assists in four games this season, including a season-high nine against Winona State
South Division Freshman of the Year
G - Justin Eagins, Wayne State (FR)
- Averaged 9.4 points and 3.9 rebounds per game
- Reached double-figure scoring in 7 of 14 games
- Had 27 assists to 16 turnovers
- Had at least one 3-pointer in 14 of 16 games
South Division Coach of the Year
Jeff Kaminsky, Wayne State
- Led WSC to second South Division title in last three years
- Picked to finish last in the South Division Preseason Coaches' Poll; WSC went 10-4 to win the South Division
- Coached WSC to the number one league rankings in scoring defense (66.1) and field goal percentage defense (.404)
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All-NSIC North Division
First Team
G - Lorenzo McGhee, Minnesota State-Moorhead (JR)
G - Max Cody, Minot State (SR)
G - Mason Stark, Northern State (JR)
F - Parker Fox, Northern State (JR)
F/G - Anthony Roberts, St. Cloud State (SO)
Second Team
P - Derek Thompson, Bemidji State (SR)
F - Matt Kreklow, Mary (SR)
G - Drew Blair, Minnesota-Duluth (SO)
G - Bryce Irsfeld, Minnesota State-Moorhead (JR)
G - Andrew Kallman, Northern State (SR)
Honorable Mention
G - Trever Kaiser, Mary (JR)
F - Dane Zimmer, Minnesota State-Moorhead (SO)
F - Melvin Newbern, Minot State (SR)
G - Tommy Chatman, Northern State (SO)
G - Caleb Donaldson, St. Cloud State (SO)
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All-NSIC South Division
First Team
G - Quincy Anderson, Minnesota State-Mankato (SO)
F - Teathloach Pal, Sioux Falls (SR)
G - Jareese Williams, Upper Iowa (SR)
F - Jordan Janssen, Wayne State (JR)
F - Kevion Taylor, Winona State (SR)
Second Team
F - Adam Dykman, Augustana (SR)
F - Tyler Riemersma, Augustana (SR)
G - Jake Hilmer, Upper Iowa (SO)
G - Joe Smoldt, Upper Iowa (SR)
G - Nate Mohr, Wayne State (JR)
Honorable Mention
F - Michael Schaefer, Augustana (JR)
G - DeVonte Thedford, Minnesota State-Mankato (JR)
G - Nick Dufault, Southwest Minnesota State (SR)
G - Alec Millender, Wayne State (FR)
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