The Hawks have not played good basketball in their last few
games. The A-10 Tournament starts for
the Hawks on Friday, and if they want to play in late March they need to turn
things around. Though the Hawks have struggled of late, they have got some bright
news in the category of awards. The Hawks took away three A-10 awards, and fans
could not be happier.
A-10 Player of the
Year DeAndre Bembry
Talk about a sweep for DeAndre Bembry: First Team
All-Conference, All-Defensive Team, and A-10 Player of the Year. Obviously
going into the season everyone knew DeAndre Bembry had a chance to win POY.
However, no one thought it would be possible after the Hawks terrible season
prior. But, Bembry’s amazing play helped carry the Hawks to their great season.
A lot of people will say that Bembry was not deserving of the award and that
the only reason he won it was the raise his draft stock. But, I disagree with
those thoughts. Yes, there were better scorers in the league, and yes there
were better distributors in the A-10. Though there are better players than
Bembry in different areas, nobody made a bigger difference for a team than
Bembry. DeAndre was a changer every time he stepped on the court, and any coach
will agree that he was extremely deserving of the award. There were several
great players this year but DeAndre had a very special season.
Most Improved Player Isaiah
Miles
There is no player in the Atlantic 10 more deserving of this
award than Miles. Isaiah Miles completely changed his game this season. He not
only lost a ton of weight prior to the season, but he improved his shot and his
inside game. Athleticism was a big issue for Miles over the last few years and
is what Miles was able to change about his game. Miles averaged 18 ppg and 8.1
rebounds. What we saw from him every game was unbelievable. Every coach in the
A-10 would agree that if it was not for Miles SJU may never of had the season
they did. Due to his play this season, we may see Isaiah Miles at an NBA tryout
this summer!
All Rookie Team
Lamarr Kimble
This freshman took the Atlantic 10 by storm this season.
Fresh Kimble came in with the goal to be an asset for the Hawks, and there is
no doubt that he did. Coach Martelli throughout the season commented about the
value of Kimble and how he improved the team every time he was on the court.
There is no doubt that this freshman made a difference every time he played.
Kimble averaged 17.6mins per game with 5.9ppg and 2.4asts. Kimble is a bright
spot for the Hawks future, and fans expect a lot more from him in the future.
Now let us enjoy some March Madness!!!!
-Brett
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