By John Alexander on March 6, 2017
NASSER AL-RAYERS – Caltech
Nasser Al-Rayes made the final month of his college career a memorable one. In seven games Nasser averaged 18.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, 2 blocks, and shot 48% from the field. Nasser recorded five double-doubles and topped 20 points and 14 rebounds three times.
Nasser had three monster performances down the stretch, which nearly game Caltech a bid to the conference playoffs. Nasser recorded 37 points and 18 rebounds vs La Vernel College, 23 points and 10 rebounds vs Cal Lutheran, 16 points and 17 rebounds vs Chapman College. His 37 points was the 2nd most points ever scored by a Caltech player.
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JENNING LEUNG – McGill University
Jenning Leung was spectacular as usual in February. Jenning led McGill University to a 6-and-0 record and the #1 seed in the RSEQ Tournament. Jenning averaged 16.2 points, 4.4 assists, and an incredible 3.4 threes per game. Jenning shot a blistering 52% from the field and 50% from deep.
Jenning scored double-figures in every game. This included 25 points and 4 assists vs UQAM, 17 points and 5 rebounds vs Laval, 14 points and 7 assists vs Bishop’s.
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BRANDON ROGERS – Marymount University
Brandon Rogers averaged 11 points and 3.4 rebounds per game while shooting 45% from the field, 40% from deep, and 80% from the charity stripe. Brandon helped Marymount qualify for the CAC Tournament. Brandon had 17 points vs St. Mary’s, 12 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assist vs Mary Washington, 12 points and 7 rebounds vs Penn State.
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CARL ALENFALL – Nova Southeastern University
Carl Alenfall was slowed by a leg injury all season but finally came back to form in the final month. Carl averaged 4.6 points and 3.9 rebounds per game while shooting 40% from 3-point range. Carl racked up 11 points adn 7 rebounds vs Embry Riddle College, 10 points and 7 rebounds vs St. Leo College.
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D’ONDRE STOCKMAN – Fairmont State University
D’Ondre Stockman helped Fairmont State for 7-and-1 in February. They also won the MEC regular-season championship and earned the #1 ranking in all of D-II basketball. D’Ondre averaged 10 points per game on 55% shooting from the field and 53% from 3-point range. D’Ondre scored 19 points vs Urbana College and 17 points vs Notre Dame College.
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FRED BRONDSTED – West Virginia Wesleyan
Fred Brondsted averaged 8.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game. West Virginia Wesleyan was able to hang on to the 6th seed in the Mountain East Conference to qualify for the tournament. Fred had 14 points, 4 assists, and 4 rebounds vs Concord College, and 11 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists vs Charleston College.
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GLEN YANG – Mount Royal University
Glen Yang averaged 8.8 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.8 assists. Glen had 11 points and 4 rebounds vs Trinity Western University. He also went for 10 points and 4 rebounds vs Manitoba University. Mount Royal narrowly missed the post-season for the 2nd year in row.
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JOHANNES NIELSEN – Kennesaw State University
Johannes Nielsen continued to work his way back from an ankle injury. Johannes managed to average 3.7 points and 3.1 rebounds per game. Johannes tallied 6 points and 6 rebounds vs Lipscomb University to help Kennesaw State qualify for the conference tournament.
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NICKLAS JONSSON – Lander University
Nicklas Jonsson came on strong in February and helped Lander University qualify for the PBC Tournament. Nicklas averaged 6.5 points while shooting 51% from the field and 47% from 3-point range. Nicklas scored 15 points vs Francis Marion, 14 points vs Georgia College, 13 points vs Clayton State.
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NIKOLA MARIC – Culver-Stockton University
Nikola Maric had the best month of his young college career. He averaged 9.1 points and 2.1 rebounds while shooting 54% from the field and 38% from long-range. Nikola had 19 points and 5 rebounds vs Avila College, 15 points and 4 rebounds vs Mt. Mercy, 13 points and 5 rebounds vs Graceland College.
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PETER MOLLER – Metro State University
Peter Moller averaged 9.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.3 assists while shooting 38% from three and 88% from the free-throw line. Peter racked up 15 points and 10 rebounds vs Chadron State. He also had 18 points and 4 rebounds vs Colorado Christian. MSU earned the 6th seed in the RMAC Tournament.
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TOBY CHRISTENSEN – So. Connecticut State
Toby Christensen averaged 5.6 points and 3.7 rebounds in February. Toby tallied 17 points and 7 rebounds on 7-for-9 shooting vs Adelphi University. Toby was a rock that helped Southern Connecticut State earn the 3rd seed in the NE10 Tournament.
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