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April 13, 2015
Texas A&M Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball Awards Banquet Honors Standouts[/B]
COLLEGE STATION, Texas - Student-athletes, coaches and friends of the Texas A&M men's basketball program gathered inside the Diamond Club of Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park Monday night during the team's annual awards banquet.
The 2014-15 campaign saw the Aggies win 21 games, the 14th 20-win season in program history, and tie for third place in the SEC Standings.
The program's award winners are as follows:
Most Outstanding Player: Danuel House[/B]
Playing his first season in Aggieland after transferring from the University of Houston, House emerged as one of the SEC's most explosive and consistent scorers. The Fresno, Texas, native ranked fourth in the SEC by scoring 16.2 points per league contest while also ranking second in the league by averaging 2.7 3-pointers made per game and third in 3-point shooting at 41.1 percent.
For the entire season, the junior guard paced the Aggies in scoring at 14.8 points per game while shooting 41.7 percent from the field and 40 percent from beyond 3-point range. He was named SEC Player of the Week on Feb. 2 after averaging 17.5 points and shooting 72.7 percent from 3-point range during wins at Auburn and at home vs. Vanderbilt.
At the conclusion of the campaign, House was named first team All-SEC by the league's coaches and also garnered a spot on the NABC Division I All-District second team.
Defensive Player of the Year: Kourtney Roberson
The fifth-year senior enjoyed the best season of his collegiate career on both the offensive and defensive end. The Arcadia, La., native averaged 8.8 points and 6.5 rebounds per game last season and saw his production jump during league play when he maintained 9.6 scoring and 7.1 rebounding averages. From the field, he shot an impressive 62.9 percent.
On the defensive end, Roberson racked up 17 steals and 13 blocked shots while helping the Aggies rank as one of the SEC's top defensive squads. The Aggies ranked second in the league, allowing opponents to shoot just 39.8 percent against them in conference play.
For his career, Roberson played in 142 games and finished with 1,075 points to rank 29th in program history, and with 833 rebounds, leaving him seventh all-time at A&M.
Chris Walker Hustle Award: Alex Caruso
For the second consecutive season, Caruso paced the SEC in assists by dishing out 182 for an average of 5.5 per game. The College Station native also led the Aggies and the SEC with 69 steals while seeing his scoring average jump to 9.1 points per game. Caruso enjoyed four 20-point performances during the 2014-15 campaign, including a season-best 23-point outing on Dec. 6 as the Aggies overcame a 13-point second-half deficit to defeat Arizona State at Reed Arena. He was named Co-SEC Player of the Week on Dec. 8 after his exploits vs. the Sun Devils.
Caruso will enter his senior campaign ranking third in program history with 199 career steals and sixth in assists with 464 dimes during his three-year Aggie career. Following the season he was honored as honorable mention All-SEC by the Associated Press.
Newcomer of the Year: Jalen Jones
During his first season wearing the Maroon & White after transferring from SMU, Jones became a pivotal part of the Aggie lineup culminating in second team All-SEC honors from the league's coaches. The product of Dallas' Kimball High School ranked second on the team in scoring, averaging 13.7 points per game, and led the team in rebounding, at 6.6 boards per contest, as well as in blocked shots with 17.
SEC play saw Jones increase his production on the court as his scoring jumped to 13.8 points per game, 13th in the league, and his rebounding average ascended to 7.1 boards per outing, which ranked sixth among all SEC players.
Jones enjoyed a pair of double-double performances, Nov. 21 vs. College of Charleston and Feb. 24 at Arkansas, and posted a career-best 27-point showing during Dec. 13th's victory over Youngstown State.
Daniels Scoates Garner Scholar Athlete Award: Tonny Trocha Morelos[/B]
After an odyssey to make his college basketball debut tested his resolve and dream of suiting up for the Aggies, Trocha-Morelos enjoyed a solid debut season for the Maroon & White both on the court and in the classroom.
On the hardwood, the Cartagena, Colombia, native played in 29 games while totaling 43 points and 57 rebounds on the season. Additionally, Trocha-Morelos ranked fourth on the team by blocking 12 shots. In the classroom, he continues his diligent work, majoring in university studies leadership.
Unsung Hero Award: Jordan Green
Jordan's impact on the Aggie basketball program will be felt long after he is gone as the Flower Mound, Texas, native did so many things to make the program successful during his playing days. Jordan played in 129 career games for the Aggies, contributing 630 points, 239 rebounds and 184 assists during his four-year career but the overwhelming majority of his contributions were never reflected on the stat sheet.
In addition to his endeavors on the hardwood, Green was recognized as one of the leaders in the locker room and has been active in the team's community service efforts. Green earned a spot on the SEC's Community Service Team in March and attended the Final Four as part of the NABC Good Works Team.
Strength and Conditioning Award: Tavario Miller
Taking a big step forward on the court last season as a sophomore, Miller's hard work in the offseason and in the weight room throughout the year was recognized by his team. Due in no small part to his painstaking efforts in the strength and conditioning program, Miller saw his production on the court rise across the board. The Long Island, Bahamas, native enjoyed a career-night during the season-opener against Northwestern State as he scored a career-best 15 points to go along with six rebounds.
Reed Rowdy Award / Aggie Angel Award: Chuck Rosales & Lindsey Carey
The Aggie basketball program also took a few minutes to recognize two members of the support organizations that give the team so much encouragement and behind-the-scenes effort throughout the year. Honored with the Reed Rowdy Award was Chuck Rosales, a senior from San Antonio, and Lindsey Carey, a senior from Georgetown, Texas, was presented with the Aggie Angel Award.
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April 13, 2015
Texas A&M Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball Awards Banquet Honors Standouts[/B]
COLLEGE STATION, Texas - Student-athletes, coaches and friends of the Texas A&M men's basketball program gathered inside the Diamond Club of Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park Monday night during the team's annual awards banquet.
The 2014-15 campaign saw the Aggies win 21 games, the 14th 20-win season in program history, and tie for third place in the SEC Standings.
The program's award winners are as follows:
Most Outstanding Player: Danuel House[/B]
Playing his first season in Aggieland after transferring from the University of Houston, House emerged as one of the SEC's most explosive and consistent scorers. The Fresno, Texas, native ranked fourth in the SEC by scoring 16.2 points per league contest while also ranking second in the league by averaging 2.7 3-pointers made per game and third in 3-point shooting at 41.1 percent.
For the entire season, the junior guard paced the Aggies in scoring at 14.8 points per game while shooting 41.7 percent from the field and 40 percent from beyond 3-point range. He was named SEC Player of the Week on Feb. 2 after averaging 17.5 points and shooting 72.7 percent from 3-point range during wins at Auburn and at home vs. Vanderbilt.
At the conclusion of the campaign, House was named first team All-SEC by the league's coaches and also garnered a spot on the NABC Division I All-District second team.
Defensive Player of the Year: Kourtney Roberson
The fifth-year senior enjoyed the best season of his collegiate career on both the offensive and defensive end. The Arcadia, La., native averaged 8.8 points and 6.5 rebounds per game last season and saw his production jump during league play when he maintained 9.6 scoring and 7.1 rebounding averages. From the field, he shot an impressive 62.9 percent.
On the defensive end, Roberson racked up 17 steals and 13 blocked shots while helping the Aggies rank as one of the SEC's top defensive squads. The Aggies ranked second in the league, allowing opponents to shoot just 39.8 percent against them in conference play.
For his career, Roberson played in 142 games and finished with 1,075 points to rank 29th in program history, and with 833 rebounds, leaving him seventh all-time at A&M.
Chris Walker Hustle Award: Alex Caruso
For the second consecutive season, Caruso paced the SEC in assists by dishing out 182 for an average of 5.5 per game. The College Station native also led the Aggies and the SEC with 69 steals while seeing his scoring average jump to 9.1 points per game. Caruso enjoyed four 20-point performances during the 2014-15 campaign, including a season-best 23-point outing on Dec. 6 as the Aggies overcame a 13-point second-half deficit to defeat Arizona State at Reed Arena. He was named Co-SEC Player of the Week on Dec. 8 after his exploits vs. the Sun Devils.
Caruso will enter his senior campaign ranking third in program history with 199 career steals and sixth in assists with 464 dimes during his three-year Aggie career. Following the season he was honored as honorable mention All-SEC by the Associated Press.
Newcomer of the Year: Jalen Jones
During his first season wearing the Maroon & White after transferring from SMU, Jones became a pivotal part of the Aggie lineup culminating in second team All-SEC honors from the league's coaches. The product of Dallas' Kimball High School ranked second on the team in scoring, averaging 13.7 points per game, and led the team in rebounding, at 6.6 boards per contest, as well as in blocked shots with 17.
SEC play saw Jones increase his production on the court as his scoring jumped to 13.8 points per game, 13th in the league, and his rebounding average ascended to 7.1 boards per outing, which ranked sixth among all SEC players.
Jones enjoyed a pair of double-double performances, Nov. 21 vs. College of Charleston and Feb. 24 at Arkansas, and posted a career-best 27-point showing during Dec. 13th's victory over Youngstown State.
Daniels Scoates Garner Scholar Athlete Award: Tonny Trocha Morelos[/B]
After an odyssey to make his college basketball debut tested his resolve and dream of suiting up for the Aggies, Trocha-Morelos enjoyed a solid debut season for the Maroon & White both on the court and in the classroom.
On the hardwood, the Cartagena, Colombia, native played in 29 games while totaling 43 points and 57 rebounds on the season. Additionally, Trocha-Morelos ranked fourth on the team by blocking 12 shots. In the classroom, he continues his diligent work, majoring in university studies leadership.
Unsung Hero Award: Jordan Green
Jordan's impact on the Aggie basketball program will be felt long after he is gone as the Flower Mound, Texas, native did so many things to make the program successful during his playing days. Jordan played in 129 career games for the Aggies, contributing 630 points, 239 rebounds and 184 assists during his four-year career but the overwhelming majority of his contributions were never reflected on the stat sheet.
In addition to his endeavors on the hardwood, Green was recognized as one of the leaders in the locker room and has been active in the team's community service efforts. Green earned a spot on the SEC's Community Service Team in March and attended the Final Four as part of the NABC Good Works Team.
Strength and Conditioning Award: Tavario Miller
Taking a big step forward on the court last season as a sophomore, Miller's hard work in the offseason and in the weight room throughout the year was recognized by his team. Due in no small part to his painstaking efforts in the strength and conditioning program, Miller saw his production on the court rise across the board. The Long Island, Bahamas, native enjoyed a career-night during the season-opener against Northwestern State as he scored a career-best 15 points to go along with six rebounds.
Reed Rowdy Award / Aggie Angel Award: Chuck Rosales & Lindsey Carey
The Aggie basketball program also took a few minutes to recognize two members of the support organizations that give the team so much encouragement and behind-the-scenes effort throughout the year. Honored with the Reed Rowdy Award was Chuck Rosales, a senior from San Antonio, and Lindsey Carey, a senior from Georgetown, Texas, was presented with the Aggie Angel Award.
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