The Friars Men’s Basketball Team had their end of the year banquet and announced the individual awards for the 2017-2018 basketball season. The Friars finished 5th in the Big East with a 21-14 overall record, including 10-8 in Big East Conference play en route to their 5th consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance.
Without further ado, here are the award winners…
Jimmy Walker Most Valuable Player Award
Kyron Cartwright and Rodney Bullock
This was the second year in a row that Kyron and Rodney shared this award.
John Zannini Coaches Award
Isaiah Jackson
Coca-Cola Most Promising Prospects
Nate Watson and Makai Ashton-Langford
Marvin Barnes Defensive Player of the Year Award
Jalen Lindsey
Lenny Wilkens Hustle Award
Kalif Young
Ryan Gomes Most Improved Player Award
Alpha Diallo
Thomas Romas Academic Award
Tommy Planek
Tommy checked in with a stellar 3.8 GPA.
Tom thanking and appreciating Friartown @PCFriarsmbb. Great young man. #gofriars pic.twitter.com/JgjRo1abHv
— Bob Driscoll (@PCBobDriscoll) April 15, 2018
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