DALLAS – Hardin-Simmons senior forward
Will Bartoszek has been named Player of the Year for the 2024 American Southwest Conference Men’s Basketball All-Conference teams on Wednesday (February 29) by the league’s head coaches.
Bartoszek earns the honor for the first time after a career year that resulted in him leading the Cowboys scoring with 561 points (21.6 ppg), free throws with 181, assists with 73, and steals with 46. He was second in rebounds with 197 (7.6). Bartoszek ranked second in the ASC in scoring, tied fifth in rebounds per contest, second in free throws, and sixth in steals. Bartoszek earned ASC Player of the Week on four occasions and was a Bevo Top 100 Watch List selection.
Bartoszek’s teammate
Collin Roberts was voted ASC Freshman of the Year. The forward made 21 starts out of his 26 appearances in his debut season and was part of a quintet of Cowboys to eclipse 200 points on the season with 207 (8.0). He also had 101 rebounds with a near split of 51 defensive and 50 offensive rebounds. His 15 blocks ranked second on the team.
Mary Hardin-Baylor junior guard
Eli Beard was tabbed ASC Newcomer of the Year. Beard finished fifth in the conference in total points (503) and was part of a group of five to surpass 500 points this season. He led the league in three-point field goal percentage with a .451-clip.
UT Dallas junior guard
Luke Kiser earned ASC Defensive Player of the Year. Kiser was second in the conference in steals with 52 and averaged 2.2 a game. He finished top of the conference in assists and had the best assist/turnover ration with a 2.4 mark.
East Texas Baptist senior guard
Jaden Conner was named ASC Sportsmanship Athlete of the Year. Conner was third on the team in scoring with 244 points (10.7) and second in rebounds with 122 (4.7).
Hardin-Simmons Head Coach
Matt Brackett was named ASC Coach of the Year by his peers. The eight-year head coach guided the Cowboys to a share of the ASC Men’s Basketball Regular Season Title with a 12-4 conference record. His team went 19-7 overall which included putting together a nine-game winning streak at one juncture. Coach Bracket surpassed 100 career wins this season.
There are 11 student-athletes that have multiple selections on the All-Conference Teams in their careers, with Mary Hardin-Baylor senior guard
Josiah Johnson and East Texas Baptist senior forward
Darry Moore returning to the First Team from a season ago. Johnson is the only four-time all-conference on this year’s list and finishes his career as the ASC’s all-time leading scorer, setting the new record at 2,559 points.
Player of the Year – Will Bartoszek, Hardin-Simmons
Freshman of the Year – Collin Roberts, Hardin-Simmons
Newcomer of the Year – Eli Beard, Mary Hardin-Baylor
Defensive Player of the Year – Luke Kiser, UT Dallas
Sportsmanship Athlete of the Year – Jaden Connor, East Texas Baptist
Coach of the Year – Matt Brackett, Hardin-Simmons
All-Conference
First Team
| Name |
Cl. |
Pos. |
School |
Hometown |
| Will Bartoszek 2 |
Sr. |
F |
Hardin-Simmons |
Rockwall, Texas |
| Josiah Johnson 4 |
Sr. |
G |
Mary Hardin-Baylor |
Big Sandy, Texas |
| Deonte Jackson 3 |
Sr. |
G |
LeTourneau |
Nacogdoches, Texas |
| Donovan Souter |
Sr. |
G |
UT Dallas |
Frisco, Texas |
| Darry Moore 3 |
Sr. |
F |
East Texas Baptist |
Tyler, Texas |
4 Four-Time All-Conference
3 Three-Time All-Conference
2 Two-Time All-Conference
Second Team
| Name |
Cl. |
Pos. |
School |
Hometown |
| Donovan Stafford 3 |
Jr. |
G |
Concordia Texas |
Glenn Heights, Texas |
| Eli Beard |
Jr. |
G |
Mary Hardin-Baylor |
Big Sandy, Texas |
| Austin Brewer 2 |
Jr. |
C |
Hardin-Simmons |
Stamford, Texas |
| Austin Page |
So. |
F |
UT Dallas |
Frisco, Texas |
| Luke Kiser 3 |
Jr. |
G |
UT Dallas |
Burnet, Texas |
2 Two-Time All-Conference
3 Three-Time All-Conference
Third Team
| Name |
Cl. |
Pos. |
School |
Hometown |
| CJ LeBlanc 3 |
Sr. |
G |
McMurry |
Dallas, Texas |
| Josh Ukpe 2 |
Jr. |
G |
Ozarks |
Bonham, Texas |
| Caedmon Liebengood |
Jr. |
F |
LeTourneau |
Longview, Texas |
| Christian Adams |
Gr. |
G |
LeTourneau |
Nacogdoches, Texas |
| Elias Garcia 2 |
Sr. |
F |
McMurry |
Houston, Texas |
| 3 Three-Time All-Conference |
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2 Two-Time All-Conference
Honorable Mention
| Name |
Cl. |
Pos. |
School |
Hometown |
| Hudson Johnson |
So. |
G |
Howard Payne |
Dallas, Texas |
| Tyler Jackson |
Jr. |
F |
Sul Ross State |
Port Arthur, Texas |
| Nick Donnelly |
Jr. |
G |
UT Dallas |
Flower Mound, Texas |
| Jayden Williams |
Sr. |
G |
East Texas Baptist |
Fort Worth, Texas |
| Jason Justice |
So. |
G |
Hardin-Simmons |
Dallas, Texas |
| Jalen McGee |
Jr. |
G |
Hardin-Simmons |
Abilene, Texas |
| Collin Roberts |
Fr. |
F |
Hardin-Simmons |
Graford, Texas |
| Trey Nelson 3 |
Sr. |
G |
Sul Ross State |
Irving, Texas |
| Matt Pena |
Jr. |
G |
McMurry |
El Paso, Texas |
| DJ Pigford |
Jr. |
G |
Concordia Texas |
Grand Prairie, Texas |
| Armonie Ramey |
So. |
G |
Howard Payne |
Dallas, Texas |
| Gabe Sanchez |
Sr. |
G |
Sul Ross State |
Haltom City, Texas |
3 Three-Time All-Conference
All-Freshman Team
| Name |
Pos. |
School |
Hometown |
| Collin Roberts |
F |
Hardin-Simmons |
Graford, Texas |
| Jordan Balderaz |
F |
UT Dallas |
Somerset, Texas |
| Jordan Jenkins |
F |
Ozarks |
Burleson, Texas |
| Chris Bryant |
F |
Hardin-Simmons |
Canyon, Texas |
| Myles Amason |
C |
Sul Ross State |
Fort Worth, Texas |
| Corey Thompson |
F |
Concordia Texas |
Missouri City, Texas |
All-Defensive Team
| Name |
Cl. |
Pos. |
School |
Hometown |
| Luke Kiser |
Jr. |
G |
UT Dallas |
Burnet, Texas |
| Austin Brewer |
Sr. |
C |
Hardin-Simmons |
Stamford, Texas |
| Timquorian Johnson |
Jr. |
G |
Ozarks |
Stuttgart, Ark. |
| Christian Adams |
Gr. |
G |
LeTourneau |
Nacogdoches, Texas |
| Jason Justice |
So. |
G |
Hardin-Simmons |
Cedar Hill, Texas |
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