Junior DeAndre Mays became the third Youngstown State player in four years to be named to the Horizon League All-Newcomer Team, the League announced on Monday.
Mays, a native of Dallas, Texas is averaging 10.9 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. His 3.4 assists per game rank sixth in the Horizon Leauge while 10.9 points per game rank 20th. He also averaged 11.4 points per game against Horizon Leauge opponents.
The other two Penguins named to the Horizon League All-Newcomer Team under Head Coach Jerry Slocum were Vytas Sulskis (2007-08) and Keston Roberts (2005-06).
The Penguins host UIC, Tuesday, March 3, in the first round of the Horizon League Tournament at the Beeghly Center. Tipof is slated for 7:05 p.m.
2008-09 HORIZON LEAGUE AWARDSAll-League First Team
Matt Howard (So., F), Butler
J'Nathan Bullock (Sr., F), Cleveland State
Ryan Tillema (Sr., G), Green Bay
Gordon Hayward (Fr., F), Butler
Josh Mayo (Sr., G), UIC
All-League Second Team
Cedric Jackson (Sr., G), Cleveland State
Todd Brown (Jr., G), Wright State
Rahmon Fletcher (So., G), Green Bay
Tone Boyle (Jr., G), Milwaukee
Urule Igbavboa (Sr., F), Valparaiso
All-Newcomer Team
Gordon Hayward (Fr., F), Butler
Shelvin Mack (Fr., G), Butler
Tone Boyle (Jr., G), Milwaukee
James Eayrs (Jr., F), Milwaukee
DeAndre Mays (Jr., G), Youngstown State
All-Defensive Team
Cedric Jackson (Sr., G), Cleveland State
Terry Evans (Sr., F), Green Bay
Matt Howard (So., F), Butler
Will Graham (Sr., G), Wright State
Player of the Year -- Matt Howard, Butler
Newcomer of the Year -- Gordon Hayward, Butler
Defensive Player of the Year -- Cedric Jackson, Cleveland State
Sixth Man of the Year -- Ryan Tillema, Green Bay
Coach of the Year -- Brad Stevens, Butler
NOTE: All-League and All-Newcomer awards are voted upon by Horizon League head coaches and sports information directors plus selected media. The All-Defensive awards and Sixth Man of the Year are selected by head coaches only.
Courtesy: Horizon League
