ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The University of New Mexico men’s basketball team held the 2015-16 Men’s Basketball Awards Banquet, presented by Branch Law Firm, at the Albuquerque Embassy Suites Thursday evening.
Head coach Craig Neal honored his team Thursday and looked back on the past season. Highlights of the night included several individual awards, including the 2016 Bob King Most Valuable Player award that went to both Elijah Brown and Tim Williams. Several Lobos were honored after their first year of competition with their official lettermen’s jackets. Finally, three seniors, Tim Jacobs, Connor Joy and Michael Nesbitt, were honored after ending their great careers at New Mexico.
Below is a list of the 2015-16 award winners:
Highest Field Goal Percentage: Obij Aget
Highest Free Throw Percentage: Anthony Mathis
Leading Rebounder: Tim Williams
Most Assists: Cullen Neal
Most Charges Taken: Xavier Adams
Most Improved Player: Dane Kuiper
Sixth Man Award: Xavier Adams
Outstanding Defensive Player: Obij Aget and Sam Logwood
Academic Achievement Award: Cullen Neal
Lobo Award (Best all-around student-athlete): Connor Joy and Cullen Neal
Bob King MVP Award: Elijah Brown and Tim Williams
2015-16 Lobos Honored at Annual Men’s Basketball Banquet
