OVERLAND, KS -- Courtesy: Finlandia University
Finlandia University junior Jonathan Moore leads a group of four Finlandia Men’s Basketball players on the 2011-12 Association of Division III Independents All-Independent Men’s Basketball Team. Moore was named to the first team, while sophomore Keith Arnold, junior Anthony Grandberry, and senior Chase Leskala were all named to the second team. “It has been a pleasure to coach these young men,” stated Head Coach Terry Smith.
Moore was Finlandia’s leading scorer at 15.0 points per game and rebounder with 6.1 rebounds per game. Jonathan also led the team in 3-point field goals made with 47. Coach Smith said, “Jonathan had a great year and scored in a variety of different ways. He exploded for 42 points at Silver Lake in early February.”
Arnold put up solid numbers throughout the season, including 11.8 points per game, 2.8 rebounds per game, and 1.35 steals per game. “Keith had a good year, he is a coach on the court for us,” says Coach Smith.
Grandberry led the Lions in assists and steals, as he dished out 83 assists and had 38 steals on the season. He was also the second leading scorer with 13.3 points per game and added 3.3 rebounds per game. “Anthony was a scorer and passer, as he was excellent at getting in the paint and creating things for our team,” said Coach Smith.
Leskala was second on the team in rebounding with 5.7 rebounds per game and 3-point field goals made with 39. Chase averaged 11.7 points per game and 1.52 steals per game. Coach Smith added, “Chase played all five positions for us and was very versatile.”
The Association of Division III Independents consists of 10 Division III independent institutions that have joined together to recognize student-athletes at independent institutions, and to provide exempted postseason championship competition.
For more information about the Association of Division III Independents, log on to www.d3independents.org.
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