Courtesy of Monmouth Hawks.com WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ- Former Monmouth basketball guard Deon Jones, the 10th-highest scorer in school history, signed a professional contract this week to join Earth Friends Tokyo Z of the Japanese Professional Basketball League. The team is based out of Ota, Tokyo, Japan and competes in the B. League’s second division. “Being able to live … [Read more...] about Former Monmouth Hawk Deon Jones signs professional contract in Japan
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King Rice named John McLendon National Coach of the Year
Courtesy of MonmouthHawks.com HOUSTON, TX – Monmouth basketball head coach King Rice has been named John McLendon National Coach of the Year, his first national honor. The John McLendon award is presented annually to the top collegiate head coach, encompassing Division I, Division II, Division III, NAIA and JUCO. Rice, the MAAC, ECAC and NABC District I Coach of the Year, … [Read more...] about King Rice named John McLendon National Coach of the Year
King Rice named finalist for Ben Jobe Award
Courtesy of MonmouthHawks.com HOUSTON, TX – Monmouth basketball head coach King Rice has been named a finalist for the Ben Jobe Award for the second consecutive year. Rice, the MAAC, ECAC and NABC District I Coach of the Year, led MU to a program record 28 wins and an outright regular season title in 2015-16. Rice earns a spot as a finalist after leading Monmouth to a … [Read more...] about King Rice named finalist for Ben Jobe Award