Season 16 - Americas Tournament - Team USA Review
Team MVP - Harris Carson
Although only appearing in 7 games for Team USA, Carson had an incredible impact on the team's play. Carson was the leading scorer and rebounder on a points per game basis. His 15.3 ppg and 12.4 rpg gave him a double double average for the tournament. Additionally, he was frequently matched up against the opponents best player. On top of that, he had the second highest shooting percentage (61.4%) behind Ron Crowder.
Captain's Award - Chris Wilburn
This award goes to the player who, while maybe not a leader in any statistical category, demonstrated the greatest level of consistency and reliability over the season. Wilburn appeared in all 13 games (one of two players to do this with Dean Beverly), all at point guard, starting 10 of them. His 9.5 ppg was good for 9th on the team but only two players, Dean Beverly and Lloyd Suarez, scored more points than him. His 4.2 assists clearly surpassed any other player on the team. Consistently high game shape and steady training assured him a spot in the line-up every week logging 359 out of a possible 629 minutes.
Unsung Hero - Dean Beverly
Beverly, along with Wilburn, played in all 13 games but only started 2 games (one being the championship game). Beverly amassed the 3rd most minutes on the court and, with his versatility, played 3 different positions. While not starting much, Beverly was efficient, putting up a point every 2 minutes off 40.5% shooting and racked up the second most points for Team USA behind Lloyd Suarez. He was also unselfish, putting up 2.0 assists per game, and a second best 32 assists total. Beverly consistently improved throughout the season and has a bright future ahead of him (though I wish he wouldn't chat so much while at the free throw line).
Team Leaders by Total Stats
Points
1. L. Suarez - 148
2. D. Beverly - 127
3. B. Jack - 123
4. C. Wilburn - 123
5. H. Carson - 107
Rebounds
1. J. Munoz - 103
2. H. Carson - 87
3. R. Crowder - 84
4. D. Hayes - 66
5. D. Foster - 52
Assists
1. C. Wilburn - 54
2. D. Beverly - 32
3. H. Douglas - 23
4. J. Munoz - 21
5. B. Jack - 20
Turnovers
1. J. Munoz - 13
2. B. Jack - 13
3. R. Crowder - 13
4. M. Clement - 12
5. H. Carson - 12
Steals
1. C. Wilburn - 17
2. B. Jack - 15
3. L. Suarez - 13
4. D. Beverly - 9
5. H. Douglas - 8
Blocks
1. M. Merrill - 8
2. D. Foster - 7
3. B. Jack - 6
4. J. Munoz - 6
5. M. Clement - 6
Fouls
1. J. Munoz - 25
2. D. Beverly - 24
3. R. Crowder - 22
4. H. Carson - 21
5. J. Brown - 18
Field Goal %
1. R. Crowder - 64.5%
2. H. Carson - 61.4%
3. M. Langford - 59.1%
4. M. Merrill - 54.9%
5. M. Clement - 54.3%
3 Point %
1. D. Foster - 66.7%
2. N. Xermade - 50.0%
3. J. Brown - 45.8%
4. H. Carson - 40.0%
5. L. Suarez - 40.0%
Free Throw Attempts
1. H. Carson - 32
2. D. Beverly - 23
3. R. Crowder - 21
4. C. Wilburn - 18
5. J. Munoz - 18
Team Leaders per Game
Points
1. H. Carson - 15.3
2. L. Suarez - 14.8
3. M. Merrill - 14.8
4. J. Brown - 12.4
5. B. Jack - 12.3
Rebounds
1. H. Carson - 12.4
2. M. Merrill - 11.3
3. J. Munoz - 9.4
4. D. Foster - 8.7
5. R. Crowder - 8.4
Assists
1. C. Wilburn - 4.2
2. M. Merrill - 3.0
3. F. Machado - 2.8
4. N. Xermade - 2.6
5. H. Douglas - 2.6
Turnovers
1. H. Carson - 1.7
2. D. Foster - 1.5
3. V. Odonnell - 1.5
4. M. Clement - 1.3
5. B. Jack - 1.3
Steals
1. B. Jack - 1.5
2. C. Wilburn - 1.3
3. L. Suarez - 1.3
4. F. Machado - 1.2
5. V. Odonnell - 1.0
Blocks
1. M. Merrill - 2.0
2. D. Foster - 1.2
3. M. Clement - 0.7
4. M. Langford - 0.7
5. B. Jack - 0.6
Fouls
1. H. Carson - 3.0
2. J. Munoz - 2.3
3. J. Brown - 2.3
4. V. Odonnell - 2.3
5. R. Crowder - 2.2