BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alabama State University's
TJ Madlock was named the Southwestern Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Newcomer of the year.
The Southwestern Athletic Conference announced its 2022-23 All-SWAC Men's Basketball teams and individual award winners on Tuesday evening. The all-conference honors were voted on by the league's coaches and sports information directors.
Madlock had a stellar debut season for Alabama State averaging 11.2 points per game. He also contributed 6.0 rebounds per game and 2.9 assists per game. The Memphis, Tenn., native scored in double figures 18 times, including a season-high 25 against UAB. Madlock postd five double-digit rebound games with a season-high 13 versus Alabama A&M. The sophomore ranks in the top 10 in 10 SWAC stat categories, ranking second in assist/turnover ratio (1.28), fifth in minutes played (33:26); seventh in assists (91); eighth in assists per game (3.0); seventh field goal attempts (331); fourth in rebounds (185); fifth in defensive rebounds (4.6); seventh in rebounds per game (6.2); ninth in steals (42) and steals per game (1.4);
The complete list all-conference selections and individual awards winners is listed below.
All-SWAC First Team
Cameron Christon, Grambling State
Shaun Doss Jr., Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Dominic Brewton, Alcorn State
Will Douglas, Prairie View A&M
Terry Collins, Mississippi Valley State
All-SWAC Second Team
Shawndarius Cowart, Grambling State
Joirdon Karl Nicholas, Texas Southern
Zion Harmon, Bethune-Cookman
Jeremiah Kendall, Alcorn State
Brion Whitley, Southern
Co-Coach of the Year
Landon Bussie, Alcorn State
Co-Coach of the Year
Donte' Jackson, Grambling State
Player of the Year
Cameron Christon, Grambling State
Defensive Player of the Year
Olisa Blaise Akonobi, Alabama A&M
Newcomer of the Year
Antonio Madlock, Alabama State
Freshman of the Year
Zion Harmon, Bethune-Cookman
