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Three Black Bears Named To Men’s Basketball All-Region Team

Three Pennsylvania Highlands men’s basketball players earned spots on the NJCAA Division III All-Region 20 Team, with sophomores Desmond Handon, Jr. and BJ Lavender being named to the First Team and freshman Ahmad Boone given Honorable Mention. 

Handon (Baltimore, MD) and Lavender (Tampa, FL) both capped their careers at Penn Highlands by being awarded First Team honors for the second consecutive season, as the Black Bears claimed their second straight WPCC/Region 20 Championship. 

Handon led the Black Bears in scoring (17.6 points per game), assists (3.9), and steals (2.3) while being second in rebounds per contest (7.5). He compiled seven double-doubles and two triple-doubles in 27 games played, while becoming the first-ever Penn Highlands player to have multiple triple-doubles in a season. 

Lavender finished just behind Handon at 17.5 points per game and averaged 5.1 rebounds and 1.5 steals. Lavender topped Penn Highlands with 490 total points in 28 games. 

Boone produced 15.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 2.2 steals per contest during his first campaign in a Black Bears uniform. He tallied four double-doubles and eight games with 20 or more points. 

Handon, Lavender, and Boone were second, third, and fourth in Region 20 for points per game, respectively. Lavender was second in total points and field goals made, while leading in 3-pointers with 88. 

The three players were also awarded All-Conference honors following the WPCC/Region 20 Tournament, with Handon and Lavender being named for the second time. 

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