Leatherneck basketball players Drew Cisse and Ryan Myers received top honors from the Ohio Valley Conference, with Cisse being named Defensive Player of the Year and making the Ohio Valley First Team All-Conference, while Myers earned Second Team All-Conference recognition. Cisse's exceptional performance included averaging 8.7 points, 11.1 rebounds, and two blocks per game, and Myers averaged 13.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.2 assists. This recognition marks the first time Western Illinois has had two players named all-conference since 2018-19.

By the Numbers
  • Cisse tallied 343 rebounds (third nationally) and 62 blocks (22nd nationally) during the regular season
  • Cisse ranks third nationally in offensive rebounds (4.35/game), sixth in total rebounds/game (11.1), and 32nd in blocks/game (2.0)
  • Myers made 77 three-pointers and ranked 14th in the league for points per game
State of Play
  • Western Illinois team finished 13-5 in OVC play and earned the No. 4 seed for the OVC Tournament
  • Cisse's performance helped the team rank second in the OVC in scoring defense, field goal defense, and 3-point percentage defense
  • This recognition marks the first time Western Illinois has had two players named all-conference since 2018-19
Bottom Line

Cisse's Defensive Player of the Year honor and Myers' All-Conference recognition highlight the exceptional performance of Leatherneck basketball players, propelling Western Illinois to an impressive standing in the Ohio Valley Conference.