Luke Chicone becomes the third All-American in JCU Men's Basketball history, following in the footsteps of John Columbo and Corey Shontz, after being named to the NABC Division III All-America Second Team. Chicone had already earned the Ohio Athletic Conference's Most Outstanding Player award, making him the first Blue Streak to do so since Corey Shontz in 2012. His strong junior season included averaging 18.7 points and 5.2 assists per game, ranking fourth in the OAC in points and second in assists, while also excelling in defense with 65 steals. Chicone's career assists per game average of 5.0 currently stands as the highest in JCU history, and he is just 20 points away from breaking 1,000 in his JCU career.

The Big Picture

Luke Chicone's achievement adds to the legacy of exceptional basketball talent at JCU and highlights the program's ability to produce top-tier athletes.

By the Numbers
  • Chicone averaged 18.7 points and 5.2 assists per game in his junior season.
  • He notched 65 steals, averaging 2.24 per game, which ranked second in the conference and fourth in program history.
State of Play
  • Chicone's career assists per game average of 5.0 stands as the highest in JCU history.
  • He is just 20 points away from breaking 1,000 in his JCU career.
Bottom Line

Luke Chicone's outstanding performance and recognition as an All-American contribute to the rich legacy of basketball excellence at JCU, solidifying his place among the program's greats.