NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Freshman guard
Donte McGill (Mont Clare Academy/Newark, Del.) of Goldey-Beacom College has been named as the 2013-14 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Men's Basketball Rookie of the Year, it has been announced by CACC officials.
In addition, McGill was named as an honorable mention on the All-CACC teams.
"Donte had a terrific freshman year and I am glad he was recognized as the CACC Rookie of the Year by the coaches in our conference," Coach
Chuck Hammond said. "I saw tremendous growth in Donte during the season and I am sure his best days of basketball are ahead of him as long as he stays focused and continues to work hard."
A five-time selection as the CACC Rookie of the Week, McGill was the Lightning's leading scorer and ranked 11th in the CACC with a 15.1 average while starting 14 of 26 games. He also contributed 3.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game.
An outstanding free throw shooter, McGill set a school record by making 88.3 per cent of his free throws, which ranks second in the CACC. He also finished the season with 106 made free throws, the fifth-highest single-season total in school history.
McGill tallied 20 or more points seven times, including a season-high 29 points in the Lightning's victory over Georgian Court on Jan. 28. He made 10 of 12 shots from the floor, including a perfect 6-for-6 effort from three-point range, while converting three of four free throw attempts.
McGill, who started the final 13 games of the season, scored 10 or more points in 13 of his final 14 games.
Led by McGill, the Lightning finished the season with a 10-16 overall record and an 8-11 CACC mark.
2013-14 All-Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Men's Basketball Teams
First Team
|
Peter Alexis, Philadelphia U. |
Sophomore |
Forward |
Wilkes-Barre, Pa. |
|
Claude Blue, Bloomfield |
Sophomore |
Forward |
Brooklyn, N.Y. |
|
Michael Balkovic, Caldwell |
Junior |
Forward |
Neptune, N.J. |
|
Nick Smith, Dominican |
Junior |
Forward |
Middletown, N.Y. |
|
Garret Kerr, USciences |
Junior |
Forward |
Moorestown, N.J. |
Second Team
|
Ervin Ezell, Holy Family |
Senior |
Guard |
Deptford, N.J. |
|
Alberto Munoz, Holy Family |
Senior |
Guard |
Morrisville, N.C. |
|
Norman Pope, Concordia |
Senior |
Guard |
Washington, D.C. |
|
Nick Schlitzer, Philadelphia U. |
Junior |
Guard |
Pottsville, Pa. |
|
Derrick Strong, Post |
Senior |
Guard |
St. Louis, Mo. |
Third Team
|
Derek Johnson, Philadelphia U. |
Sophomore |
Forward |
Conshohocken, Pa. |
|
Nick Moore, Nyack |
Junior |
Forward |
Sicklerville, N.J. |
|
Taylor Trevisan, Chestnut Hill |
Graduate |
Guard |
West Chester, Pa. |
|
Kevin Walker, Caldwell |
Junior |
Guard |
Bayonne, N.J. |
|
Marvin Williams, Bloomfield |
Junior |
Guard |
Jersey City, N.J. |
Honorable Mention
|
Chris Hampton, Nyack |
Junior |
Guard |
Queens, N.Y. |
|
Donte McGill, Goldey-Beacom |
Freshman |
Guard |
Newark, Del. |
|
Kevin Udo, Bloomfield |
Senior |
Forward |
West Orange, N.J. |
Player of the Year: Garret Kerr, USciences
Rookie of the Year: Donte McGill, Goldey-Beacom
Coach of the Year: Gerald Holmes, Bloomfield
Team Sportsmanship: Georgian Court University
About Goldey-Beacom College
Founded in 1886, the College offers graduate and undergraduate degrees with majors in psychology, economics, criminal justice, English, and all areas of business. With alumni from 26 states and 66 nations, Goldey-Beacom College is located in Pike Creek Valley, a suburb of Wilmington, Delaware. The College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs, and the International Assembly of Collegiate Business Education.
