EDINBURG, TEX. --- Corey Lamkin (San Antonio, Tex.) and Brian
Evans (Dallas, Tex.) represented Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on
the first team, as the men's basketball all-Independent squads were
announced, Thursday.
Lamkin, who also doubled as the Independent Defensive Player of
the Year, finished the season posting 11.9 points, a team best 8.1
rebounds and 1.2 steals per game. The sophomore also ranked second
on the team with 18 blocked shots. Lamkin posted four double
doubles on the campaign, including a 12-point, 14-rebound effort at
NIT participant Alabama Birmingham.
Evans, a second time first team all-Independent recipient, led the
Islanders with a school record 135 assists and was second on the
team with a 13.9 scoring average. He had 22 games of 10 or more
points, five of which were 20-point plus scoring outings. Evans
became the second player in the program's history to notch a double
double in points and assists in an 18-point, 10-assist evening at
NCAA Tournament qualifier Sam Houston State.
Joining Evans and Lamkin on the first team were Kevin Mitchell
(UT-Pan American), Andrew Wisniewski (Centenary) and Josiah James
(Birmingham Southern). Wisniewski was selected the Player of the
Year.
Travis Bailey (San Antonio, Tex.) received second team accolades
after registering 15 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.8
steals per contest. The junior netted 10 or more points in 23 of 29
games, which included seven games of 20 or more points. Bailey was
first on the team in steals and second in assists.
"I felt all three of these players were very deserving of their
honors," said Islander head coach Ronnie Arrow. "The good thing is
they will all be coming back next year.
"Corey had a good all around year," continued Arrow. "With him
being named the defensive player of the year, it showed people took
notice of his play outside of his scoring ability. It was great to
see Brian repeat as a first team selection and I'll be looking
forward to having his senior season be even better. Travis also
made big strides in his game this year in his play and I believe he
will build upon this year's accomplishments as well."
Michael Gale (Centenary), Ryan Roller (Lipscomb), Corey Watkins
(Birmingham Southern) and Ric Wyand (IPFW) rounded out the second
team.
David Simon (IPFW) was the recipient of the Newcomer of the Year;
James Poindexter (Lipscomb) was tabbed the Freshman of the Year,
while Duane Reboul (Birmingham Southern) was named the Coach of the
Year.
2002-03 Men's Basketball All-Independent Awards
Player of the Year - Andrew Wisniewski (Centenary)
Defensive Player of the Year - Corey Lamkin (Texas A&M-CC)
Newcomer of the Year - David Simon (IPFW)
Freshman of the Year - James Poindexter (Lipscomb)
Coach of the Year - Duane Reboul (Birmingham Southern)
First Team All-Independent
Brian Evans - Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
Josiah James - Birmingham Southern
Corey Lamkin - Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
Kevin Mitchell - UT-Pan American
Andrew Wisniewski - Centenary
Second Team All-Independent
Travis Bailey - Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
Michael Gale - Centenary
Ryan Roller - Lipscomb
Corey Watkins - Birmingham Southern
Ric Wyand - IPFW
