April 1, 2006

NJC Sophomore All-American Candidate Tyler Smith has been selected to play in the first annual NJCAA Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Classic. The game will be on of two held April 22 at Kilgore College in Kilgore, TX.

The first game will consist of a combination of All-Stars from NJCAA Division II and III schools from across the country. Smith will participate in the second game of the evening, with a group of NJCAA Division I All-Stars. The Division I All-Stars are made up of the ten best junior college players in the country and they will do battle against a group of All-Stars from NJCAA Region XIV (East Texas).

Smith led the Plainsmen to the second best record in school history at 30-4. He was named the NJCAA National Player of the Week and twice named Region IX Player of the Week. Smith was key for the Plainsmen all season leading them in scoring(20.1), rebounding(6.7), steals(3.5), assists(4.0), and minutes played.

"We are very proud to have Tyler represent NJC at this event." said NJC Head Coach Brian Joyce. "Tyler had one of the best seasons ever at NJC, and very deserving of this honor."

The Division I All-Star Roster include players from around the country. The roster for the game is listed below:

Division I All-Stars

Tyler Smith (Northeastern Junior College)
Tyrone Brazleton (Missouri State/West Plains)
Keith "Boo" Richardson (Coffeyville)
Blake Young (Daytona Beach)
Avery Patterson (Iowa Western)
Sonny Weems (Arkansas Fort Smith)
James Davis (Schoolcraft)
Darryl Monroe (Central Florida)
Lance Stemler (Southwestern Illinois)
Josh Love (Hill College)

Region 14 All-Stars

Mike White (Lee College)
Hernal Hall (Lon Morris)
Chip Cartwright (Angelina)
Robert McKiver (San Jacinto)
Marcus Hubbard (Kilgore)
Jonathan Leopaul (Kilgore)
Mykal Riley (Panola)
Jonas Brown (Angelina)
Adam Hrycaniuk (Trinity Valley)
Marvin Kilgore (Panola)