Mars Hill’s Emile Named Daktronics Men’s Basketball All-American
Mars Hill men's basketball member Sammy Emile has been named to the 2012 Daktronics Division II Men's Basketball All-America Team, which was announced Wednesday.
EDINBORO, Pa. - Mars Hill men's basketball member Sammy Emile has been named to the 2012 Daktronics Division II Men's Basketball All-America Team, which was announced Wednesday.
The 2012 Daktronics first team is led by Emile, who emerged as the leading scorer in Division II. The 6'6" senior averaged 25.0 ppg. to lead Division II. He added 5.8 rpg. and 90 assists and 41 steals, ranking fourth in the South Atlantic Conference in assists and fifth in steals. Emile shot 44.4 percent from the floor (199 of 448), including 35.0 percent on three-pointers (64 of 183), and made 239 of 307 free throws (77.9 percent). He was a first team All-SAC selection.
"I can not think of a more deserving player for this prestigious recognition," stated former Mars Hill head coach Thomas Nash. "Sammy is a true team player that has always put more focus on his teammates than on individual goals. Sammy Emile deserves this award and I am excited for him."
Bemidji State Univeristy senior James Ellisor was named the 2012 Daktronics Division II Men's Basketball Ron Lenz National Player of the Year.