Seton Hall's Shaheen Holloway led the team to a NIT title, a notable improvement from their preseason ranking and a historic season with 25 wins. He was named metropolitan-area Coach of the Year by the Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association. Tariq Francis from NJIT made history by becoming the first player from the school to earn this prestigious award.

By the Numbers
  • Shaheen Holloway guided Seton Hall to a 13-7 record in the Big East.
  • Tariq Francis averaged 14.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.5 steals per game.
  • Holloway's efforts resulted in an eight-win improvement over his first season at Seton Hall.
Yes, But

Voting for the All-Met awards took place before Seton Hall's NIT final win, potentially affecting the outcome.

State of Play
  • Shaheen Holloway is the second coach in the award's history to win it with two different programs.
  • Tariq Francis made history as the first NJIT player to win the award.
  • More All-Met awards with New Jersey ties were announced across different divisions.
What's Next

The Haggerty Award for the top men's basketball player in the metropolitan area is set to be announced soon.

Bottom Line

Shaheen Holloway and Tariq Francis's achievements in the All-Metropolitan basketball honors showcase their exceptional skills and leadership in the sport, setting a new standard for success and recognition.