Junior Jack Spellman and first-year Xander Singh secured top honors in the MAC Freedom Men's Basketball All-Conference selections. Spellman clinched Defensive Player of the Year for the second consecutive season, alongside a First Team All-MAC Freedom recognition. Singh notably received the MAC Freedom Rookie of the Year Award, marking a historic win for the Ducks. Additionally, graduate student Stephen Braunstein earned First Team All-MAC Freedom, with graduate student Conor Coffey and senior Mike Goodall receiving Honorable Mentions. Kevin Lazdowsky of Misericordia was named Player of the Year, and DeSales' Scott Coval was designated Coach of the Year. The Ducks are set to face Farmingdale State in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 1st.

By the Numbers
  • Jack Spellman leads the NCAA across all divisions in total blocks (108) and blocks per game (4.0).
  • Xander Singh averages 8.2 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, with a career-high 20 points scored in a single game.
  • Stephen Braunstein ranks ninth in the nation for shots beyond the arc (83) and leads the conference in free throw percentage (88.6%).
  • Conor Coffey has provided 140 assists this year, averaging 5.2 per game, and leads the MAC Freedom in both statistics.
  • Mike Goodall has averaged 9.3 points and 4.2 rebounds per game, achieving a career-high 28 points in a single game.
State of Play
  • Junior Jack Spellman secured Defensive Player of the Year for the second consecutive season and landed on the Conference's First Team.
  • Xander Singh became the first-ever Duck to win the MAC Freedom Rookie of the Year Award, making a significant impact in his first year at Castle Point.
  • Graduate student Stephen Braunstein excelled as one of the best shooters in the country, leading the conference in free throw percentage and ranking third in scoring average.
  • Graduate student Conor Coffey and senior Mike Goodall received Honorable Mentions, contributing significantly to the team's success.
What's Next

The Ducks are set to face Farmingdale State in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 1st.

Bottom Line

Jack Spellman and Xander Singh's outstanding achievements in the MAC Freedom Men's Basketball All-Conference selections, alongside their teammates' notable recognitions, mark a significant milestone in the Stevens Institute of Technology's basketball program.