Esonwune Named to D3hoops.com All-America Team
JAMAICA, NY— York College junior center, Marcel Esonwune received his second All-American honor this season, being named to the 2009-10 D3hoops.com All-America Second Team.
Esonwune was named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches All-America Team last week. He has already been named the NABC Atlantic Regional Player of the Year, ECAC Metro Region Player of the Year, D3hoops.com Atlantic Region Player of the Year and the CUNY Athletic Conference Player of the Year.
Esonwune had a breakout year during the 2009-10 campaign. He finished the season as the nation's leading shot blocker, averaging 4.2 blocks per game. Esonwune also ranked second in the country in rebounding, averaging 14.8 boards per game, and was fifth in the CUNYAC in scoring, with18.6 points per game. In addition, he recorded double-doubles in 26 games and triple-doubles in three games.
He led the Cardinals to the finals of both the CUNYAC Championship and the ECAC Championship. The Cardinals came up short in both title games but they finished with a school record of 23 wins.
“Marcel is one of the most exciting players I have ever coached,” said York head coach Ronald St. John. “His work ethic has allowed him to reach great heights. To have him achieve such honors and still have him back for another season is a coach's dream.”
Steve Djurickovic of Carthage College (WI) was named Player of the Year and Derek Raridon of North Central (ILL) was named Rookie of the Year. Bob Semling of UW-Stevens Point, who led his team to the national championships, was named Coach of the Year.
The complete teams can be viewed here.
