The Friars Men’s Basketball Team had their end of the year banquet and announced the individual awards for the 2018-2019 basketball season.  The Friars finished tied for 8th in the Big East with a 18-16 overall record, including 7-11 in Big East Conference play breaking a 5-year run in the NCAA Tournament with an appearance in the NIT.

Without further ado, here are the award winners…

Jimmy Walker Most Valuable Player Award

Alpha Diallo

Last Year: Kyron Cartwright and Rodney Bullock

John Zannini Coaches Award

Kalif Young

Last Year: Isaiah Jackson

Coca-Cola Most Promising Prospects

David Duke and A.J. Reeves

Last Year: Nate Watson and Makai Ashton-Langford

Marvin Barnes Defensive Player of the Year Award

Maliek White

Last Year: Jalen Lindsey

Lenny Wilkens Hustle Award

Kalif Young

Last Year: Kalif Young

Ryan Gomes Most Improved Player Award

Nate Watson

Last Year: Alpha Diallo

Thomas Romas Academic Award

Andrew Fonts

Last Year: Tommy Planek

Sixth Man of the Year Award

Isaiah Jackson

Last Year: None (first year of award)