EDISON, NJ — Manhattan men's basketball compiled a list of accolades on Monday, as announced by the MAAC. Will Sydnor was named MAAC Rookie of the Year and was tabbed to the All-MAAC Second Team and the MAAC All-Rookie squad. Dinkins was awarded MAAC Sixth Player of the Year, and took his place on the All-MAAC Third Team.
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Sydnor led all MAAC freshmen with 14.3 points and 6.8 rebounds per game.
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Among all MAAC players, Sydnor ranked ninth in points per game and ninth in rebounding per game.
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Sydnor totaled 22 double-digit scoring games across 29 appearances.
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In November, Sydnor dropped 24 points on 9-14 shooting to lead the Jaspers to a 78-76 win in the 'Battle of the Bronx' vs. Fordham.
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Sydnor's two dozen points against the Rams made him the first Jasper to post 24 points or more against Fordham since Rich Williams did it in 2015.
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Sydnor tallied a career-high 27 points vs. Mount St. Mary's on 11-19 shooting from the field and 5-9 from three-point range.
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Sydnor racked up a career-high 14 rebounds at Sacred Heart on Feb. 2.
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Sydnor showcased sharp defensive instincts too, including registering four blocks in back-to-back games at Presbyterian and at Siena.
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Since the 1981-82 season, Manhattan has had 10 MAAC Rookie of the Year winners.
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They are Shane Richards (2012-13), CJ Anderson (2004-05), Bruce Seals (1999-00), Heshimu Evans (1994-95), Jason Hoover (1993-94), Keith Bullock (1989-90), Leo Parent (1984-85), Perry Bromwell (1982-83) and Tim Cain (1981-82).
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Devin Dinkins averaged 13.5 points-per-game (11th in MAAC) which was second on Manhattan behind Sydnor.
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Dinkins ranked first in the MAAC in free throw percentage (87.7%) and third in three-point percentage (44%).
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Dinkins is 42nd nationally in free throw percentage
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Dinkins led the Jaspers with 59 three-pointers this season, and had 20 games with at least two three-pointers to his name.
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Dinkins had the highest offensive rating (122.6) of any MAAC player who was used in at least 20% of their team's possessions, per KenPom's metric.
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Dinkins is the first Jasper to win MAAC Sixth Player of the Year.
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Sydnor and Dinkins will lead the Jaspers into Thursday's Quarterfinals match-up with Iona. Tip-off is slated for 6 P.M. at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City and the action is available to stream on ESPN+.
QUOTES FROM MANHATTAN
Head coach John Gallagher on Sydnor's impact as a freshman: "Will had a phenomenal freshman year. His ability to score on all three levels makes him such a great college player. His future is very bright, and in a class filled with such great freshmen, it's an honor that Will has received MAAC Rookie of the Year."
Gallagher on Dinkins: "Devin was one of the more consistent players that I've seen this season. His ability to score and his knack to get to the foul line are what separate him. His energy and toughness are something we really needed and I couldn't be happier to see everything he's put into the game."
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