Lycoming College Men's Basketball

NAPIER NAMED MAC FREEDOM CONFERENCE ALL-STAR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – Lycoming College junior Chris Napier (Port Jervis, NY; Minisink Valley) has been named a MAC Freedom Conference first-team all-star.

Napier, the lone forward on the first team, was the Warriors most consistent player during the 2000-2001 campaign. Napier led the team in scoring and rebounding, averaging 17.9 points and 6.7 rebounds per game.

He also recorded 46 assists, 20 blocked shots and 16 steals in 25 games for Lycoming. In the final regular season game of the year, Napier surpassed the 1,000-point mark for his collegiate career, becoming just the 21^st player in the 53-year history of the Warrior basketball program to reach the milestone.

“Chris had an exceptional year and being name to the all-conference first-team is a well-deserved honor,” said head coach Terry Conrad. “I’m excited that Chris will be back to once again play a key role for the team next season.”

Lycoming finished the 2000-2001 season with an overall record of 13-12 – the sixth consecutive winning season for the program. The Warriors also qualified for the MAC Freedom Conference playoffs for the third straight year.

2000-2001 MAC Freedom Conference All-Star teams:
First Team
Chris Napier – Lycoming – Forward
Corey Dickerson – King’s – Guard
Derek Elphick – Scranton – Center
Al Callejas – Scranton – Guard
Dave Januzzi – Wilkes – Guard

Second Team
Chris Shelly – DeSales – Forward/Center
George Patsos – Drew – Forward
Harry Vega – FDU-Madison – Guard
Dennis Hobbs – King’s – Forward
Brian Loftus – Scranton – Guard

Most Valuable Player: Dave Januzzi – Wilkes
Rookie of the Year: Dave Plisko – Wilkes
Coach of the Year: Jerry Rickrode - Wilkes