NABC Announces 2018 NJCAA Coach & Player of the Year, All-America Teams
KANSAS CITY, MO. - The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced today its 2018 awards for the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) including NABC Coaches' All-America teams in three divisions. Steve Christiansen of Triton College has been selected as the 2018 NABC Coach of the Year while College of Southern Idaho sophomore Charles Jones, Jr., is the 2018 NABC Player of the Year.
Christiansen, in his 14thseason at Triton, guided the Trojans to the NJCAA Division II championship, tipping Pima College in the title game, 89-85. Triton finished the season with a 33-4 won-lost record and lifted Christiansen's career mark to 367-96, an impressive winning percentage of 79.2.
Jones had another spectacular season for CSI, averaging 19.7 points and 3.7 assists. The first team Division I NJCAA All-America finished his two-year career with 1,194 points and fell just one point shy of the Golden Eagles' career scoring record. The 6-2, 200-pound guard from Portland, Ore., netted 27 points with three assists in the NJCAA Division I championship game won by South Plains College, 98-95.
2018 NABC Coaches' NJCAA Division I All-America Team
Name, College, Class, Position
Andres Feliz, Northwest Florida State, Sophomore, Guard
L.J. Figueroa, Odessa (TX), Freshman, Guard
Rashawn Fredericks, Motlow State (TN), Sophomore, Forward
Shane Gatling, Indian Hills (IA) Sophomore, Guard
Charles Jones, Jr., Southern Idaho, Sophomore, Guard
Wendell Mitchell, Trinity Valley (TX), Sophomore, Guard
Tremell Murphy, Florida Southwestern State, Sophomore, Forward
JJ Rhymes, Hutchinson (KS), Sophomore, Guard
Isaiah Tisdale, Vincennes (IN), Sophomore, Guard
Ricky Torres, Missouri State-West Plains, Sophomore, Guard
2018 NABC Coaches' NJCAA Division II All-America Team
Name, College, Class, Position
Kamari Bolton, North Arkansas, Freshman, Guard
Catoni Collins, Lake County (IL), Freshman, Forward
Tray Croft, Iowa Central, Sophomore, Guard
Quintin Dove, Cuyahoga (OH), Sophomore, Forward
Brian Fobbs, Genesee (NY), Sophomore, Guard
Rashaad Goolsby, Phoenix (AZ), Sophomore, Forward
Walt Kelser, Schoolcraft (MI), Sophomore, Guard
Harlyn Owens II, Dakota County (MN), Freshman, Guard
Holden Redparth, Highland (KS), Sophomore, Forward
Deonta Terrell, Triton (IL), Sophomore, Guard
2018 NABC Coaches' NJCAA Division III All-America Team
Name, College, Class, Position
Jaimik Moore, Brookdale (NJ), Sophomore, Guard
Deven Palmer, Quincy (MA),Freshman, Forward
Collin Turner, Montgomery (MD), Sophomore, Guard
Steven Tynes, Suffolk (NY), Freshman, Guard
Mario Young, Columbus State (OH), Sophomore, Guard
2018 NJCAA All-America Teams
Christiansen, in his 14thseason at Triton, guided the Trojans to the NJCAA Division II championship, tipping Pima College in the title game, 89-85. Triton finished the season with a 33-4 won-lost record and lifted Christiansen's career mark to 367-96, an impressive winning percentage of 79.2.
Jones had another spectacular season for CSI, averaging 19.7 points and 3.7 assists. The first team Division I NJCAA All-America finished his two-year career with 1,194 points and fell just one point shy of the Golden Eagles' career scoring record. The 6-2, 200-pound guard from Portland, Ore., netted 27 points with three assists in the NJCAA Division I championship game won by South Plains College, 98-95.
2018 NABC Coaches' NJCAA Division I All-America Team
Name, College, Class, Position
Andres Feliz, Northwest Florida State, Sophomore, Guard
L.J. Figueroa, Odessa (TX), Freshman, Guard
Rashawn Fredericks, Motlow State (TN), Sophomore, Forward
Shane Gatling, Indian Hills (IA) Sophomore, Guard
Charles Jones, Jr., Southern Idaho, Sophomore, Guard
Wendell Mitchell, Trinity Valley (TX), Sophomore, Guard
Tremell Murphy, Florida Southwestern State, Sophomore, Forward
JJ Rhymes, Hutchinson (KS), Sophomore, Guard
Isaiah Tisdale, Vincennes (IN), Sophomore, Guard
Ricky Torres, Missouri State-West Plains, Sophomore, Guard
2018 NABC Coaches' NJCAA Division II All-America Team
Name, College, Class, Position
Kamari Bolton, North Arkansas, Freshman, Guard
Catoni Collins, Lake County (IL), Freshman, Forward
Tray Croft, Iowa Central, Sophomore, Guard
Quintin Dove, Cuyahoga (OH), Sophomore, Forward
Brian Fobbs, Genesee (NY), Sophomore, Guard
Rashaad Goolsby, Phoenix (AZ), Sophomore, Forward
Walt Kelser, Schoolcraft (MI), Sophomore, Guard
Harlyn Owens II, Dakota County (MN), Freshman, Guard
Holden Redparth, Highland (KS), Sophomore, Forward
Deonta Terrell, Triton (IL), Sophomore, Guard
2018 NABC Coaches' NJCAA Division III All-America Team
Name, College, Class, Position
Jaimik Moore, Brookdale (NJ), Sophomore, Guard
Deven Palmer, Quincy (MA),Freshman, Forward
Collin Turner, Montgomery (MD), Sophomore, Guard
Steven Tynes, Suffolk (NY), Freshman, Guard
Mario Young, Columbus State (OH), Sophomore, Guard
2018 NJCAA All-America Teams
2018 NJCAA Men's Basketball All-Star Game Nomination
presented by the NABC
The NJCAA Men's Basketball Coaches Association is now accepting nominations for the 2018 NJCAA Men's Basketball All-Star Game presented by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC). Follow the link below to nominate a player for the game.
NJCAA All-Star Game Information:
Date: Saturday, May 19, 2018
Time: 4:30 p.m
Location:
The Orleans Arena
Las Vegas, NV
ONLINE NOMINATION FORM
Or fill out the below nomination form and scan/email (njcaambbcoaches@gmail.com) or fax (866.587.0121)
MAIL-IN NOMINATION FORM
NABC Membership Requirement
In order for a player to be considered for the 2018 NJCAA All-Star Game, the coach of the team MUST be a current member of the National Basketball Coaches Association (NABC). Membership Fee for all junior college coaches is $85.
To become a member, follow the link: https://portal.nabc.com/users/sign_in
How to Apply:
NJCAA All-Star Game Information:
Date: Saturday, May 19, 2018
Time: 4:30 p.m
Location:
The Orleans Arena
Las Vegas, NV
ONLINE NOMINATION FORM
Or fill out the below nomination form and scan/email (njcaambbcoaches@gmail.com) or fax (866.587.0121)
MAIL-IN NOMINATION FORM
NABC Membership Requirement
In order for a player to be considered for the 2018 NJCAA All-Star Game, the coach of the team MUST be a current member of the National Basketball Coaches Association (NABC). Membership Fee for all junior college coaches is $85.
To become a member, follow the link: https://portal.nabc.com/users/sign_in
How to Apply:
- Follow Link Above.
- Click 'Apply for Membership'
- Click on the 'Not an NABC Member? Apply for NABC Membership Now
- To complete the membership application process, a letter signed by the Director of Athletics on school letterhead verifying your current coaching position is required.
- Once your application request has been approved (application process can take up to 10 business days), you will be notified by email that your invoice is ready for payment through your NABC Portal Account
JANUARY 2018 NEWSLETTER
2017-18 National Tournament Locations
2017-18 NJCAA National Champions:
- Division I Champions - South Plains College (Tournament Website)
- Division II Champions - Triton College (Tournament Website)
- Division III Champions - Brookdale Community College (Tournament Website)
2017-18 NJCAA Rankings - End of Year
Services Provided by the NJCAA Coaches Association:
- Sponsor NJCAA All-Star game, featuring 24 players and 2 coaches. Provide housing, uniforms and meals
- Provide Hall of Fame rings
- Provide coach and player of the year awards
- Provide a voice to the NJCAA Board of Directors and national office on issues pertaining to the student-athletes and coaches
- Provide a coach for USA Basketball trials
- Assist with All-American selections
- Newsletters
- Host international travel teams
- Run a website at www.jcbca.com
- Communication with other organizations to for the benefit of better basketball.
