Feb. 18, 2005
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. –
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The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) today announced the NABC Division I All-District Teams recognizing the country’s best men’s collegiate basketball student-athletes. Selected and voted on by member coaches of the NABC, these student-athletes represent the finest basketball players across the country. The 150 student-athletes, from 15 districts, are now eligible for the NABC Division I All-American Team to be announced at the conclusion of the 2004-2005 NCAA men’s basketball season.
University of New Mexico senior Danny Granger earned a spot on the All-District 13 first team. Granger was also an NABC all-district performer last season for the Lobos. He is currently leading New Mexico with 18.3 ppg, 9.3 rpg, 2.2 bpg and 2.3 spg. His 2.2 apg make him the only player in NCAA Division I averaging at least 18 pgg, 9 rpg, 2 apg, 2 bpg and 2 spg. UNM has a posted an 18-6 record so far this season and is 5-4 in Mountain West Conference play.
The Lobos host BYU at The Pit on Saturday, February 19 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available and you can order online by clicking here.
NABC District 13
First Team
Danny Granger New Mexico
Andrew Bogut Utah
Nick Fazekas Nevada
Omar Thomas UTEP
Nick Welch Air Force
Second Team
Jay Straight Wyoming
Marc Jackson Utah
Yemi Nicholson Denver
Filiberto Rivera UTEP
Matt Nelson Colorado State
About the National Association of Basketball Coaches
Located in Kansas City, MO, the NABC was founded in 1927 by Phog Allen, the legendary University of Kansas basketball coach. Allen, a student of James Naismith, the inventor of basketball, organized coaches into this collective group to serve as Guardians of the Game. The NABC currently claims nearly 5,000 members consisting primarily of university and college men’s basketball coaches. Associate memberships also are afforded to athletic directors, conference commissioners, faculty members, officials, and high school coaches. All members of the NABC are expected to uphold the core values of being a Guardian of the Game by bringing attention to the positive aspects of the sport of basketball and the role coaches play in the academic and athletic lives of today’s student-athletes. The four core values of being a Guardian of the Game are advocacy, leadership, service, and education. Additional information about the NABC, its programs, and membership can be found at www.NABC.com.