HUMBLE, Texas – Head Coach
Landon Bussie and the Alcorn State University Braves basketball team were voted to finish third in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) by the league's head coaches and sports information directors on Oct. 4. ASU also picked up a spot on the All-SWAC Preseason First Team as
Jeremiah Kendall was selected to represent the university.
Last season, the Braves finished 18-14, overall, and 15-3 in SWAC play. The 2022-23 season featured road wins over Wichita State University, 66-57, and Stephen F. Austin University, 69-60. As a team, they averaged 67 points, 34 rebounds, and eight steals per game. The Braves had five players averaging in the double digits for points with senior point guard
Byron Joshua leading the averaging 12.
"We are trying to get to the NCAA Tournament," said Coach Bussie when asked about this season's goal. "We have been able to accomplish two regular season championships back-to-back. So, now we are trying to get over that hump."
The senior forward, Kendall, was named to the All-SWAC Preseason First team with his 2022-23 season. Kendall ended the season averaging 11.1 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. His best performances were against Alabama State University and Prairie View A&M University when he scored 33 points and 14 rebounds, respectively.
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