2022-23 All-CCIW Team

NAPERVILLE, Ill. – North Park men's basketball saw three transfers selected to the 2022-23 All-College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) team, as the league announced its picks on Monday afternoon. Shamar Pumphrey and Kolden Vanlandingham were named to the first team while Marquise Jackson garnered second team accolades.

Pumphrey, a junior guard who transferred to North Park from Aurora, showcased as one of the best all-around players in the CCIW this season. In league action, he stole a CCIW-best 45 passes (tied with Jackson), totaled a second-best 71 assists, and was 17^th with 12.4 points per game. He shot 43.9% from the field and 73.7% from the free-throw line. Through the regular season, his +2.58 assist/turnover ratio ranked 21^st in Division III and his 63 steals were 18^th.

Vanlandingham, a sophomore guard who transferred in from Earlham, was a top-three scoring threat in CCIW games this season. Against CCIW opponents, he averaged 16.0 PPG and totaled 256 points (3^rd in the CCIW), buried 30 threes (4^th in the CCIW), stole 26 passes (4^th in the CCIW), shot 32.35 from deep (6^th in the CCIW), and shot 71% from the free-throw line (9^th in the CCIW). In regular season action, his 110 free throws rank 37^th across Division III hoops. Vanlandingham posted a career high 34 points at Benedictine (12/31) and 32 points at Elmhurst (2/11).

Jackson, a senior guard who transferred in from Lewis, overpowered CCIW opponents with quickness and athleticism. Jackson tied Pumphrey for the CCIW lead with 45 steals and ended the regular season with 68, good for 9^th in the country. In league action, his 47 assists were 6^th in the CCIW. Finally, in his 24 games played, Jackson's 2.96 steals per game ranked 6^th in Division III basketball.

Additionally, Jalen Boyd was selected by Coach Sean Smith as North Park's RESPECT Awardee. The 2022 All-CCIW selection averaged 11.5 PPG, pulled down 59 rebounds, scored 77 threes, and stole 24 passes in league action.

RESPECT Award

At the conclusion of every sports season, each varsity program will recognize one student-athlete as their RESPECT Award honoree. RESPECT Award recipients have distinguished themselves as an integral member of the team, their institution and community by upholding the values of Responsibility, Enthusiasm, Service, Pride, Excellence, Collaboration and Trust. The RESPECT Award recognizes the intangible traits a student-athlete possesses that exemplify great character and encourages inclusiveness and a positive culture.