Four Emporia State Hornets have secured All-MIAA honors, with Alijah Comithier earning First-Team recognition, Owen Long named Second-Team, Darius Yohe making the All-Defensive Team, and Atavian Butler receiving Honorable Mention. Comithier leads the MIAA in active scoring, while Long tops the MIAA in three-point percentage. Yohe leads the MIAA and is second in the nation in blocked shots. Butler is 19th in scoring in the MIAA. The Hornets, currently 19-11, are set to open MIAA Tournament play against Lincoln in Kansas City, Mo.

By the Numbers
  • Comithier ranks 6th nationally with 2,116 career points in NCAA Division II play.
  • Long is 5th in career made threes at Emporia State with 167 and is close to scoring 1,000 points as a Hornet.
  • Yohe is the active career leader in all of college basketball with 391 blocked shots.
  • Butler is 19th in the MIAA in scoring and has reached double figures in 16 of the 24 games played.
State of Play
  • Emporia State Hornets are 19-11 on the season.
  • They are gearing up to open MIAA Tournament play against Lincoln in Kansas City, Mo.
Bottom Line

The Emporia State Men's Basketball team is making waves with four key players earning All-MIAA honors, showcasing their individual talents and contributing to the team's success as they head into the MIAA Tournament.