Monday, March 5, 2002

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2001-02 Daktronics South Atlantic Men’s All-Region Teams

CLINTON, SC — The 2001-02 Daktronics South Atlantic NCAA Division II All-Region teams was announced today. The South Atlantic Region was loaded with exceptional talent this season as is evident in one of the closest voting in recent memory.

Six members of the 10-member All-region teams are participating in this weekend’s NCAA South Atlantic Regional, a sign of how deep the talent pool is in this region. Each of the three conferences in the South Atlantic Region was well represented on the all-region teams. The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) had five selections, the Peach Belt Conference (PBC) had three, and the South Atlantic Conference (SAC) had two selections.

Four selections that will play this weekend are on the first team. Leading the way is Kyle Gribble (Carson-Newman College), Lorniza Harrington (Wingate University), Ronald Murray (Shaw University), and Antoine Sims (J.C. Smith University). Rounding out the first team was Clint Keown (USC Aiken).

Augusta State University’s Gary Boodnikoff and Shaw University’s Steve Bynes will also participate this weekend in the South Atlantic Regional were named to the second team. Joining Boodnikoff and Bynes on the second team were Rodney Keener (Georgia College & State University), Lavar Griffin (Virginia State University), and Tim Washington (Bowie State University).

Gribble, a 6-3 junior guard from Sparta, Tenn., led the Carson-Newman College Eagles to a 25-4 overall record, the South Atlantic Conference regular season and tournament titles, and a #18 national ranking. The Eagles are the #1 seed and will host the upcoming South Atlantic Regional. He has led the Eagles to the nation’s longest consecutive game winning streak in NCAA Division this season at 18 games. In addition, Gribble was named first team All-SAC and SAC Tournament MVP after averaging 16.5 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists and shooting 54.7% from the field, 47.4% from three-point range, and 71.0% from the free throw line. Gribble earned second team Daktronics All-Region honors last season.

Harrington, a 6-4 senior guard from Wagram, NC, led the Bulldogs of Wingate University to a 26-6 overall record, second place in the SAC regular season and runner-up for the Food Lion/SAC Tournament title, and a #23 national ranking. Harrington led his team to the upcoming NCAA Division II South Atlantic Regional while earning SAC Player of the Year, first team All-SAC honors and was named to the SAC All-Tournament team. He is averaging 14.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 3.4 steals while shooting 51.1% from the field, 35.6% from three-point land, and 73.9% from the charity stripe.

Keown, a 6-2 senior guard from Evansville, Ind., earned first team Peach Belt All-Conference honors. Keown leads the Peach Belt Conference and is third in the nation in scoring at 24.7 points per game. In addition, he leads the conference in steals and free throw percentage. He averaged 24.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.8 steals while shooting 39.5% from the field, 37.0% from three-point land, and 87.2% from the free throw line. He set a pair of Peach Belt Conference Tournament single-game records with 42 points on 10 made three-pointers in a 92-91 overtime win over the University of North Florida.

Murray, a 6-4 senior guard from Philadelphia, PA, led the Shaw University Bears to a share of the CIAA Eastern Division crown, the CIAA Tournament title, a trip to the NCAA Division II South Atlantic Regional, and a #15 national ranking. Murray was named the CIAA Player of the Year this season and was selected to the All-CIAA first team and was the CIAA Tournament MVP as well. He averaged 23.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, 6.0 assists while shooting 49.1% from the field, 35.0% from three-point land, and 77.3% from the free throw line. Murray is the only returning member from last year’s Daktronics All-Region first team.

Sims, a 5-10 senior guard from Buffalo, New York, led the Johnson C. Smith University Golden Bulls to the CIAA Western Division crown, a runner-up finish for the CIAA Tournament title, and a return trip to the NCAA Division II South Atlantic Regional. Sims led the Golden Bulls to a trip to the Elite Eight last season. He earned CIAA All-Conference honors and was named to the CIAA All-Tournament team. Sims was a member of the Daktronics All-Region second team last season. He averaged 21.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, 2.4 steals while shooting 42.5% from the field, 39.7% from three-point land, and 76.1% from the free throw line.

All five members of the first team will go on to the Daktronics All-American ballot that will be announced later this month. The following is the 2001-02 Daktronics South Atlantic All-Region first and second teams:

2001-02 DAKTRONICS INC./CoSIDA NCAA DIVISION II BASKETBALL ALL-SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION TEAMS   

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