By Kyle Kuhlman/OCCAC Sports Information
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio – The 2017-18 OCCAC Men’s Basketball All-Conference Teams have been announced, highlighted by Cuyahoga’s Quintin Dove earning Player of the Year recognition. LiDonta Hicks-Gentry of Sinclair received the second most votes to join Dove on the OCCAC All-Conference First Team alongside Mario Young (Columbus State), Devon Robinson (Cuyahoga), Gabe Simpson (Owens) and Chris Byrd (Columbus State).
Additional OCCAC yearly distinctions include:
Coach of the Year | Michael Duncan (Cuyahoga)
Freshman of the Year | Gabe Simpson (Owens)
Defensive Player of the Year | Devon Robinson (Cuyhoga)
FIRST TEAM
Quintin Dove (Cuyahoga) | OCCAC Player of the Year
LiDonta Hicks-Gentry (Sinclair) | OCCAC Player of the Year runner-up
Mario Young (Columbus State)
Devon Robinson (Cuyahoga)
Gabe Simpson (Owens)
Christ Byrd (Columbus State)
SECOND TEAM
Mike Rell (Lorain County)
Hadith Tiggs (Edison State)
Jeramie Burge (Lakeland)
Marquevious Wilson (Owens)
Matthew Gierhart (Columbus State)
Larenz Thurman (Cuyahoga)
HONORABLE MENTION
Daniel Lott (Lorain County)
Trey Granger (Lakeland)
Quantes Jackson (Sinclair)
Jarell Giles (Hocking College)
Darryl Robinson (Edison State)
Vincent Smalls (Cuyahoga)
Korey Joyner (Clark State)
Romello Yaqub (Edison State)
Isaiah Trice (Sinclair)
Ty Howard (Lakeland)
Kevin Kelly (Lorain County)
ALL-FRESHMAN TEAM
Gabe Simpson (Owens)
Quantes Jackson (Sinclair)
Jarell Giles (Hocking College)
Darryl Robinson (Edison State)
Vincent Smalls (Cuyahoga)
Korey Joyner (Clark State)
ALL-DEFENSIVE TEAM
Devon Robinson (Cuyahoga)
LiDonta Hicks-Gentry (Sinclair)
Wade Lowman (Cuyahoga)
Mario Young (Columbus State)
Trey Granger (Lakeland)
Hadith Tiggs (Edison State)
In addition to All-OCCAC laurels presented, the All-District 11 Teams were selected as well.
DIVISION II ALL-DISTRICT 11 TEAM
Quintin Dove (Cuyahoga) | District Player of the Year
LiDonta Hicks-Gentry (Sinclair) | District Player of the Year runner-up
Devon Robinson (Cuyahoga)
Gabe Simpson (Owens)
Hadith Tiggs (Edison State)
Jeramie Burge (Lakelan)
DIVISION III ALL-DISTRICT 11 TEAM
Mario Young (Columbus State) | District Player of the Year
Chris Byrd (Columbus State) | District Player of the Year runner-up
Mike Rell (Lorain County)
Matthew Gierhart (Columbus State)
Daniel Lott (Lorain County)
Jarell Giles (Hocking College)