I think Castro is looking at 2nd team.

Shulga, Jalen Haynes, Avila, Reynolds seem like locks.  Two out of Santos, Joe Bam, and Sebastian thomas make the first team, while one gets snubbed - and that’s if Maddox doesn’t sneak as the leading scorer in George Mason.

So despite how great  Castro had been, I would imagine that’s 8 guys likely ahead of him. 

Then, besides Castro,  you have Diggins, who despite us shutting him down, is averaging around 17 (and I think more in conf play).  Reed Bailey leads the league in scoring. Rasheed Fleming is a legit NBA prospect and 2nd to Castro in rebounding, while scoring over 15 a game.

So on the second team, it’ll likely be 2 guys out of those first 8 and then 3 out of the next 4 guys making the second team. 

So most likely 1 player out of Castro, Bailey, Diggins, and Fleming (or Maddox) likely gets snubbed and put on the third team.  I don’t think that’s Castro, but you never know with voters since we don’t get a ton of attention. Finishing strong would probably help. 

Fwiw, if I had a vote, I probably snub Bailey to third team out of those players mainly because of where Davidson is in the standings (see Bishop, James leading the league in scoring but being third team, iirc). But that’s tough because Bailey prob gets some first team votes.

Ralphie wrote:

Castro as second team all-Conference.  If Jones qualifies, second team all-Rookie.  Can't see any others with a legitimate shot.

How would Jones not be first team all rookie?  What 5 players would you have ahead of him?

And which of the 12 players I listed would you bump
to third team to get Castro on the 2nd (I agree he should be 2nd, but someone is getting snubbed).

Castro is not a lock for first or second team Dude. Probably 2nd team but who knows? Jones has a strong case for all-rookie team. That's it. Skinn is virtually a lock for COY.

Last edited by GWRising (2/24/2025 12:44 pm)

Gwmayhem wrote:

FQ, well, you're in luck because the A10 puts 6 players on it's all conference teams.  So, you're fine if the 12 you mentioned are the 12 selected for first or second team.  However, there are a few guys you did not mention who could make second team.  Des Watson of Loyola.actually made al A10 second team last year.  Gibson Jimerson is in line for a lifetime achievement award.  Corey McKeithan is a likely 3rd teamer but has had a great season.  Same for Fordham's Jackie Johnson. and SBU's Melvin Council.    

I will go along with your first 4 locks on the first team and most definitely name Sebastian Thomas to the first team as well.  I would take Joe Bam or Maddox ahead of Santos, and would also consider Fleming here if St. Joe's earns a double bye.  I believe Slim is solidly in on the second team.

I was thinking it was 6 on the first, 5 on the second but you are correct.  And I completely agree about the other players (can’t believe I forgot Watson).

I would add Xzayvier Brown, Isiah Swope (though you’re right that Jimerson gets the lifetime achievement vote probably), or even Jared Billups because his defense is so good. 


As for all rookie, Jones is a lock. It’s not a great year for freshmen in the league.  I believe only Deuce Jones and Chris Jones are averaging more than 5 points per game along freshman.  I’m having a hard time coming up with ANY other rookies who deserve all rookie (I guess Luke Bamgboye?) Who am I forgetting?

Last edited by Free Quebec (2/24/2025 12:56 pm)

Jones is an All Rookie lock, agreed, Castro should be 1st team agreed there
Surely a 1st or 2nd Team Lock.  Putting together one of the better GW Center seasons in school history

 

The Dude didn't answer another poster's question?  Stop it!

Not taking a side on this, because I don’t know enough about other players in the league. But, my recollection from 20 or 30 years ago was that the All conference first team was simply the five players who received the most votes, and not necessarily the five players who led their positionsim votes.

Is anybody in the know about the process?

Watching today’s game, it sure seems like he belongs on the first team, even if it means there are two center/ forward bigs on the team.

Castro and Jones both make it

Castro named to Two Teams

Player of the Year:  Max Shulga, VCU
Defensive Player of the Year: Jared Billups, George Mason
Rookie of the Year: Deuce Jones, La Salle
Chris Daniels Most Improved Player: Reed Bailey, Davidson
Sixth Man of the Year: Zeb Jackson, VCU
Coach of the Year:  Tony Skinn, George Mason 
All-Conference First Team
Reed Bailey, Davidson
Jalen Haynes, George Mason
Xzayvier Brown, Saint Joseph's
Rasheer Fleming, Saint Joseph's
Gibson Jimerson, Saint Louis
Max Shulga, VCU
 
All-Conference Second Team
Nate Santos, Dayton
Rafael Castro, George Washington
Jayden Dawson, Loyola Chicago
Erik Reynolds II, Saint Joseph’s         
Robbie Avila, Saint Louis
Joe Bamisile, VCU
 
All-Conference Third Team
Enoch Cheeks, Dayton                      
Darius Maddox, George Mason
Rahsool Diggins, Massachusetts      
Sebastian Thomas, Rhode Island
Melvin Council Jr., St. Bonaventure
Isaiah Swope, Saint Louis    
 
All-Academic Team
Nate Santos, Dayton
Dusan Neskovic, Richmond
Chance Moore, St. Bonaventure
Gibson Jimerson, Saint Louis
Joe Bamisile, VCU
 
All-Defensive Team
Enoch Cheeks, Dayton
Jared Billups, George Mason
Rafael Castro, George Washington
Miles Rubin, Loyola Chicago
Justice Ajogbor, Saint Joseph's
Luke Bamgboye, VCU
 
All-Rookie Team
Amaël L’Etang, Dayton
Christian Jones, George Washington
Deuce Jones, La Salle
Dasear Haskins, SJU
Luke Bamgboye, VCU