Men's Basketball Announces 2020-21 Award Winners

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Senior Cedric Russell picked up a pair of awards as the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Men's Basketball team recognized its 2020-21 award winners on Monday.

Dou Gueye, Theo Akwuba, Brayan Au and Durey Cadwell each were honored with awards in a presentation held at the Cajundome's Table Room.

Russell, a first-team All-Sun Belt Conference and NABC All-District selection, was the recipient of both the Ragin' Cajuns Most Valuable Player Award and Offensive Player of the Year. Gueye was selected as the recipient of the Ragin' Cajuns Defensive Player of the Year Award with Akwuba earning the team's Rebounder of the Year Award.

Au, a first-year player, was the recipient of the Beryl Shipley Leadership Award while Cadwell earned the Academic Achievement Award.

Men's Basketball Athletic Trainer B.J. Duplantis and Ragin' Cajuns Director of Digital Engagement and Innovation Heather Williams were named the recipients of the Honorary Captain Award, which was presented by head coach Bob Marlin.

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The Men's Basketball Program recently gave out the following awards:

Academic Achievement Award-Durey Cadwell
Defensive Player of Year-Dou Gueye
Offensive Player of Year-Cedric Russell
Rebounder of Year-Theo Awkuba
Leadership Award-Brayan AU
Most Valuable Player-Cedric Russell

Somewhat of a surprise for Dou to be recognized as best Defensive Player since Theo was DPOY in the SBC. I presume it is because Dou is able to guard multiple players and spots on the floor. Brayan AU being recognized as a leader is probably due to fact he played hurt much of season. Other than that, no surprises. Congratulation to all the players recognized.