Peyton Newbern Named an NJCAA All-American
NDSCS Men's basketball player Peyton Newbern was named to the NJCAA All-American HM Team this season. He is one of two players from the Mon-Dak Athletic Conference Division I to receive this honor.
Peyton Newbern was the leading scorer for the Wildcats with 14.6 points per game while averaging 5.1 assists per game. Peyton was named Mon-Dak Player of the Year, lead the league in assists per game and total assists.
In addition to Newbern's NJCAA All-American HM honors, he has earned numerous honors throughout his career at NDSCS: named Mon-Dak Player of the Year, Mon-Dak 1st Team All-Region his sophomore year, as well as named Mon-Dak Athlete of the Week several times.
"It means the world. I am thankful to my coaching staff, teammates, and family. Without them, this wouldn't be possible," said Newbern.
Coach Engen shared, "Peyton has worked extremely hard at NDSCS on his game, improving tremendously as a scorer, great passer, and guard. Peyton is a team-first player willing to sacrifice individual stats for the team's good. He is also a positive leader who can communicate with his teammates. I couldn't ask for more as a player or person. Peyton is well deserving of this award."
The Wildcats finished the season 1st in the conference; winning the Region Championship. The Wildcats finished the season with an overall record of 31-2 and 21-1 in Mon-Dak play.
For a full list of the NJCAA DI Men's Basketball All-Americans go to: https://www.njcaa.org/sports/mbkb/2023-24/div1/all-americans/index
