Donovan Gregory and Tre'Von Spillers, key players for the App State men's basketball team, earned NABC All-District honors, with Spillers also being named to the first team and Gregory to the second. Head coach Dustin Kerns was named District 23 Coach of the Year, marking a significant achievement for the team.

The Big Picture

The recognition of Gregory, Spillers, and Coach Kerns highlights the remarkable success of the App State men's basketball team in the current season, culminating in their NIT berth and a historic program-record 27 wins. This achievement signals a new era of competitiveness and accomplishment for the team.

By the Numbers
  • Spillers finished the season with the third-best field-goal percentage in the Sun Belt and the 20th-best in the nation at 60 percent.
  • Growing into his role, Gregory led the Mountaineers in scoring during the regular season, with a career total of 1,521 points and an impressive record in multiple statistical categories.
State of Play
  • The App State men's basketball team is set to make their first NIT appearance since 2007, carrying the momentum of their historic season into the tournament.
  • Coach Kerns has led the team to significant accomplishments, including their first outright regular season conference title in 45 years and a program-record 16 Sun Belt games won in the current season.
Bottom Line

The NABC All-District honors and Coach Kerns' recognition underscore a season of exceptional achievement and growth for the App State men's basketball team, positioning them as a formidable contender in the NIT and signaling a new chapter of success for the program.