Holy Cross junior forward Caleb Kenney has been named the 2023-2024 Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year in men's basketball, with senior guard Joe Octave earning third team All-Patriot League honors. Kenney, averaging 11.9 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.1 blocked shots per game this season, leads in field goal percentage and ranks high in several other categories in the Patriot League. On the other hand, Octave has been a key contributor, averaging a team-high 14.0 points and 5.9 rebounds per contest. The Crusaders, with a 9-22 record, are set to compete in the Patriot League Tournament.

By the Numbers
  • Kenney: 11.9 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.1 blocked shots per game
  • Octave: 14.0 points, 5.9 rebounds per contest
State of Play
  • Holy Cross tied for eighth in the conference regular season standings
  • Set to compete in the Patriot League Tournament
  • Game against Army West Point scheduled for March 5
Bottom Line

Caleb Kenney named Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year and Joe Octave earns third team All-Patriot League honors, contributing significantly to Holy Cross's performance this season.