WEST BURLINGTON - Southeastern Men's Basketball had 5 players named to the Region 11 DI Men's Basketball All-Region teams Monday.
On the first team was Olajuwon Ibrahim, as well as Jacob Franklin. The duo were second and third on the team in points per game, and were extremely effective down the stretch of the regular and postseason offensively.
For Olajuwon, finishing around the basket was a huge part of his game, while also providing a strong effort on the glass. Olajuwon recorded 11.0 points per game on 66.5% shooting from the field, which is first in the conference. Additionally, Olajuwon led the team in rebounds per game with 7.8, and block per game with 3.0. Olajuwon's 3.0 blocks per game also ranks first in the conference.
As for Jacob Franklin, it was scoring at 3 levels for the Freshman that landed him to First Team All-Region. Franklin averaged 12.3 points per game for the Blackhawks, while adding an additional 2.6 assists, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game. Franklin's 1.3 steals per game ranks second in the conference in DI.
On the second team for the Blackhawks was Jaylen Lee, who spent most of the season at the point guard position for the Blackhawks. Lee was sixth in DI Region 11 in assists/game, recording 2.7 per game. Additionally, Lee added in 1.3 steals per game, which ties Jacob Franklin for second in the conference. Jaylen was not only efficient handling the ball for the Blackhawks, but he was also efficient from the free throw line. Lee's 80% from the free throw line ranks first in the conference.
Last but not least, the Honorable Mention All-Region team consisted on Raphael Gay and Inslee Carroll for the Blackhawks. Raphael Gay provided plenty of highlight reel plays for the Blackhawks throughout the season, whether it be emphatic dunks or crucial blocks. The sophomore tied for third in the conference for blocks, as well as third in the conference for points per game with 12.9. Raphael has a knack for working in the paint, as well as leaking out in fast break for the Blackhawks.
Inslee Carroll provided a strong spark for the Blackhawks from the wing. Adding 10.4 points per game on 51% shooting, Carroll had a strong presence from all 3 levels. Carroll added in 2.9 rebound per game to go with his scoring for the Blackhawks throughout the season. Carroll's playmaking ability will be something to look for in his sophomore year with the Blackhawks next season.
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