OVERLAND PARK, KS. --- Trey Bardsley, a junior guard from Nebraska Wesleyan University, was named the player of the year as the All-Independent Men's Basketball teams were announced today by the Association of Division III Independents (AD3I).
Bardsley, a native of Beatrice, Nebraska, averaged 23.5 points and 4.6 rebounds per game along with 3.9 assists and 2.0 steals per game in 25 games. The guard was a three-time AD3I Player of the Week and was Student-Athlete of the Month for the month of January.
In addition to Bardsley, the other members of the first team include David Louison, St. Joseph's College (Brooklyn); Michael Megafu, St. Joseph's College (Brooklyn); Jared Ponce, University of California, Santa Cruz; Travis Giesselmann, Nebraska Wesleyan University; Chase Vicaire, University of Maine-Presque-Isle and Brady Moses, Maranatha Baptist University.
Kevin Collins, a freshman guard from University of Maine-Presque Isle, was named the rookie of the year after averaging 12.0 points per game on the year.
Joseph Cocozello and Dale Wellman were named co-coaches of the year. Cocozello led St. Joseph's College (Brooklyn) to an 18-10 mark, while Wellman guided Nebraska Wesleyan University to a 13-13 record.
The All-Independent Men's Basketball teams were selected by the men's basketball coaches from AD3I member schools.
2015 ALL-INDEPENDENT MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Trey Bardsley, Nebraska Wesleyan University
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Kevin Collins, University of Maine-Presque Isle
CO-COACHES OF THE YEAR: Joseph Cocozello, St. Joseph's College (Brooklyn) and Dale Wellman, Nebraska Wesleyan University
FIRST TEAM ALL-INDEPENDENT
|
NAME |
SCHOOL |
YEAR |
POS |
HOMETOWN |
|
Trey Bardsley |
Nebraska Wesleyan University |
Jr. |
G |
Beatrice, Neb. |
|
David Louison |
St. Joseph's College (Brooklyn) |
Sr. |
F |
Brooklyn, N.Y. |
|
Michael Megafu |
St. Joseph's College (Brooklyn) |
Jr. |
F |
Jamaica, N.Y. |
|
Jared Ponce |
University of California, Santa Cruz |
Jr. |
G |
Chino Hills, Calif. |
|
Travis Giesselmann |
Nebraska Wesleyan University |
Jr. |
F |
Elkhorn, Maine |
|
Chase Vicaire |
University of Maine-Presque Isle |
Jr. |
G |
Mattawamkeag, Maine |
|
Brady Moses |
Maranatha Baptist University |
So. |
G |
Lodi, Wis. |
SECOND TEAM ALL-INDEPENDENT
|
NAME |
SCHOOL |
YEAR |
POS |
HOMETOWN |
|
Brett Cashner |
Maranatha Baptist University |
Sr. |
C |
Urbana, Ill. |
|
University of California, Santa Cruz |
Sr. |
F |
Sacramento, Calif. |
|
|
Matt O'Neill |
St. Joseph's College (Brooklyn) |
Jr. |
G |
Brooklyn, N.Y. |
|
David Wenthold |
Maranatha Baptist University |
So. |
G |
Atkinson, Ill. |
|
Kevin Collins |
University of Maine-Presque Isle |
Fr. |
G |
Oxen Hill, Md. |
HONORABLE MENTION
|
NAME |
SCHOOL |
YEAR |
POS |
HOMETOWN |
|
Byron Thompson |
Nebraska Wesleyan University |
Sr. |
G |
Centennial, Colo. |
|
Keithan Karn |
Nebraska Wesleyan University |
Jr. |
G |
Elkhorn, Neb. |
|
Nick Lenhard |
University of Maine-Presque Isle |
So. |
G |
Falcon, Colo. |
|
Maurice Harris |
University of Maine-Presque Isle |
Fr. |
F |
Miami, Fla. |
|
Clayton Morrison |
Maranatha Baptist University |
So. |
G |
Jefferson, Wis. |
The Association of Division III Independents consists of seven Division III independent institutions that have joined together to recognize student-athletes at independent institutions, and to provide exempted postseason championship competition. The Association recognizes outstanding athletic achievements of its student-athletes on a weekly, monthly and annual basis. The Association provides statistical services for its members in seven sports. In addition, it will announce All-Independent teams at the conclusion of eight other sports this year.
More information about the Association of Division III Independents is available at http://www.d3independents.org.