ORLANDO, Fla. – Erick Nsangou and Karega Tucker landed their names on the All-Sunshine State Conference list for the 2008-09 season.
Nsangou was chosen as the Defensive Player of the Year, while Tucker was named to the All-SSC Second Team.
Nsangou played and started in 27 games this season, finishing second on the team in minutes per game (30.3), field goal percentage (.456) and in steals with 25. He also led the team with 72 assists and was third on the team in rebounds (5.5).
Tucker played and started in all 28 games, leading the team in minutes per game (31.9) and points per game (14). He also was second on the team in rebounds (5.8) and assists with 60.
The Bucs ended their season Wednesday night in the quarterfinal round against Tampa of the BlueCross BlueShield of Florida SSC Championships.
2008-09 ALL-SUNSHINE STATE CONFERENCE MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM
FIRST TEAM
Rashad Callaway, Tampa, Sophomore
Tim Coenraad, Nova Southeastern, Senior
Rob Eldridge, Florida Southern, Senior
Chris Hall, Lynn, Sophomore
Nick Wolf, Rollins, Sophomore
Player of the Year – Nick Wolf, Rollins
Defensive Player of the Year – Erick Nsangou, Barry
Freshman of the Year - Derek Hellemann, Florida Tech
Coach of the Year – Linc Darner, Florida Southern
SECOND TEAM
Quentin Cullop, Saint Leo, Junior
Derek Helleman, Florida Tech, Freshman
Jordan Prais, Saint Leo, Junior
Rion Rayfield, Florida Southern, Sophomore
John Thompson, Florida Southern, Junior
Karega Tucker, Barry, Senior
HONORABLE MENTION
Ryan Ballard, Florida Tech, Senior
Kevin Hogan, Rollins, Senior
ALL-FRESHMAN TEAM
Simon Cummings, Florida Tech
Kornilous Donnell, Eckerd
Preston Fredrick, Florida Southern
Derek Hellemann, Florida Tech
Darrin Williams, Nova Southeastern
