SWAC Men's and Women's Basketball Postseason Awards | 2023
The Southwestern Athletic Conference announced postseason honors for men's and women's basketball ahead of its postseason tournament.
On the men's side, Grambling State's Cameron Christon was named Player of the Year, while Alabama A&M's Olisa Blaise Akonobi claimed Defensive Player of the Year recognition.
Alabama State's Antonio Madlock was tabbed Newcomer of the Year, Bethune- Cookman's Zion Harmon was selected Freshman of the Year, and Alcorn State's Landon Bussie and Grambling State's Donte' Jackson were voted SWAC Co-Coach of the Year.
On the women's side, Alabama State's Ayana Emmanuel was named Player of the Year, while Jackson State's Angel Jackson claimed Defensive Player of the Year accolades.
Bethune-Cookman's Chanel Wilson was tabbed Newcomer of the Year, Texas Southern's Micah Gray was selected Freshman of the Year, and Jackson State's Tomekia Reed was voted SWAC Coach of the Year.
Here is the full list of award winners:
SWAC Co-Coaches of the Year
Feb 18, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Grambling State University Tigers head coach Donte' Jackson makes a call against the Southern University Jaguars during the first half at the Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-USA TODAY SportsDec 20, 2021; Waco, Texas, USA; Alcorn State Braves head coach Landon Bussie reacts to a play against the Baylor Bears during the first half at Ferrell Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports
SWAC Men's Basketball Honors
All-SWAC First Team
- Cameron Christon, Grambling State
- Shaun Doss Jr., Arkansas-Pine Bluff
- Dominic Brewton, Alcorn State
- Will Douglas, Prairie View A&M
- Terry Collins, Mississippi Valley State
Feb 18, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Grambling State University Tigers guard Cameron Christon (1) reacts after defeating the Southern University Jaguars during overtime at the Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-USA TODAY Sports
All-SWAC Second Team
- Shawndarius Cowart, Grambling State
- Joirdon Karl Nicholas, Texas Southern
- Zion Harmon, Bethune-Cookman
- Jeremiah Kendall, Alcorn State
- Brion Whitley, Southern
Co-Coach of the Year
- Landon Bussie, Alcorn State
Co-Coach of the Year
- Donte’ Jackson, Grambling State
Player of the Year
- Cameron Christon, Grambling State
Defensive Player of the Year
- Olisa Blaise Akonobi, Alabama A&M
Newcomer of the Year
- Antonio Madlock, Alabama State
Freshman of the Year
- Zion Harmon, Bethune-Cookman
Jackson State's women's basketball head coach Tomekia Reed stands on the sideline against Texas Tech n a preseason WNIT game, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, at United Supermarkets Arena. Credit:© Annie Rice/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK
SWAC Women's Basketball Honors
All-SWAC First Team
- Ayana Emmanuel, Alabama State
- Ti'lan Boler, Jackson State
- Diana Rosenthal, Prairie View A&M
- Chanel Wilson, Bethune-Cookman
- Jayla Crawford, Alabama State
Mar 19, 2022; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Jackson State Lady Tigers guard Ti'lan Boler (1) dribbles against LSU Lady Tigers guard Alexis Morris (45) during the second half at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
All-SWAC Second Team
- Jariyah Covington, Jackson State
- Amani Free, Alabama A&M
- Destiny Brown, Alcorn State
- Micah Gray, Texas Southern
- Dylan Horton, Florida A&M
Coach of the Year
- Tomekia Reed, Jackson State
Player of the Year
- Ayana Emmanuel, Alabama State
Defensive Player of the Year
- Angel Jackson, Jackson State
Newcomer of the Year
- Chanel Wilson, Bethune-Cookman
Freshman of the Year
- Micah Gray, Texas Southern
The 2023 SWAC Men's and Women's Basketball Championships will be held at the Bartow Arena located in Downtown Birmingham, Wed., March 8, through Sat., March 11.