The Becker College men's basketball team formally concluded their 2016-2017 season with an End-of-the-Year Team Dinner last week where the program released their annual awards.
The Terrance Favors Most Valuable Player Award is awarded to the player whose contribution to this year's team had the biggest effect on the success of the team. The award is named for Terrance Favors, former Becker standout and the all-time leading scorer in school history and member of both the 2011 and 2012 NCAA teams. This year's winner, senior Kyle Credle, led the Hawks to the NECC Championship and their third NCAA berth in program history. Credle made All-NECC First Team, and, with 1394 points for his career, is the fourth all-time leading scorer in school history since the school joined the NCAA.
The Rajai Leggett Most Outstanding Player Award is awarded to the member of this year's team who excelled on the court in all phases of the game. The Award is named for Rajai Leggett, former Becker standout who is the all-time leading rebounder and third all-time leading scorer in Becker history. Rajai was a member of the 2011 and 2012 NCAA teams. This year's winner, junior Samuel Durodola, turned in a dominant season as he was voted the NECC Player of the Year, and became the seventh player since Becker joined the NCAA to reach 1000 points for his career. Durodola was named NECC Player of the Week five times this season, as well as WACBA Player of the Week twice.
The Ricky Clark Perseverance Award is awarded to the player who, over the course of his career, continued to work to improve and through that dedication enjoyed an outstanding senior year. The award is named for former standout Ricky Clark, who overcame a serious knee injury in his Becker career to play a key role on the 2011 NCAA team. This year's winner, Khairi Mosley, started 28 games this past season, helping the Hawks to their first NECC Championship since 2012.
The Drew Schroll Ever Ready Award is given to the player from this year's team who is always ready to contribute when called on. The award is named for former Becker player and member of the 2011 NCAA team Drew Schroll. This year's winner, sophomore Tre'von Betts, saw action in 17 games this season, providing depth off the bench.
The Ron Riordan Sharpshooter Award is given to member of this year's team who was the leading Three-point shooter. The Award is named for former Becker Junior College standout Ron Riordan. This year's winner, sophomore Kareem Davis, had a brilliant season, being voted All-NECC Second Team and earning the NECC Tournament Most Valuable Player award after scoring 31 points in the conference championship game. Davis also set a Becker record with nine three-pointers made in a single game on February 2nd against Elms.
The Defensive Player of the Year Award is awarded to the best defensive player on this year's team. This year's winner, freshman Antonio White Jr., was voted NECC Rookie of the Year after winning five conference Rookie of the Week honors and two WACBA Rookie of the Week awards.
The final Award is the Bob Vartanian Award. This award is named for Becker Hall of Famer Bob Vartanian. Vartanian is a former student and player at Leicester Junior College, Head Coach at Becker Junior College and Assistant Coach at Becker College. The award is given to a person who, over the years, has contributed time and effort above and beyond to help the Becker Basketball Program. This year's winner is former long-time Becker assistant Bill Carroll.
Congratulations to the whole team on a successful season.