Junior Melton Sanders averaged 29 points, 9 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game to lead the Royals to a 2-0 record on the week. The Fort White, Florida native finished with 19 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists in the 81-79 win over NAIA DII No. 19 Keiser University. Sanders then went off for 39 points and 9 rebounds in a 102-99 win over Johnson & Wales University - Florida. On the week, Sanders went 20-of-41 (48.8%) from the floor, 14-of-16 (87.5%) from the free throw line, and 4-of-11 (36.4%) from behind the arc.
NOMINEES
Dylan Lambert, Houghton College
Matthew McClain, Ottawa University Arizona
Gage Ott, Bethel College
Terik Richardson, Belhaven University
Melton Sanders, Warner University
Andrew Smith, Campbellsville University
Jaret Sons, Grace College