Isaiah Whitehead Named AP All-America Honorable Mention
3/29/2016 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
NEW YORK - Sophomore Isaiah Whitehead (Brooklyn, N.Y.) has made Seton Hall men's basketball history, becoming just the seventh student-athlete in program history to be named All-American. Whitehead was named honorable mention All-America by the Associated Press Tuesday.
According to the record book, Whitehead is the first Associated Press All-American Pirate since Andre Barrett was an honorable mention in 2004. Prior All-Americans include Terry Dehere, a second-team All-American in 1993; Dan Callandrillo, a third-team All-American in 1982; Nick Werkman, a third-team All-American in 1963; Walter Dukes, a 1953 first-team All-America selection; and Bob Davies, a 1942 first-team All-America pick.
The former McDonald's All-American continues to be decorated for his incredible second-season effort. Previously this month, Whitehead was named a unanimous All-BIG EAST first team selection, USBWA All-District II, NABC All-District Five first team and the recipient of the Dave Gavitt Trophy as the BIG EAST Tournament's Most Outstanding Player.
Whitehead powered Seton Hall to the program's first BIG EAST Tournament championship since 1993 and first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2006 by making a successful transition to point guard and developing into a big scoring and passing threat.
In 34 games, Whitehead averaged 18.2 points, 5.1 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 1.4 blocks. In 18 BIG EAST games, he upped his numbers to 20.0 points, 5.5 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.7 blocks. He finished second in the BIG EAST in scoring and assists, led all conference players in three-pointers made per game (2.9) and finished fourth in three-point shooting (.426) and third in blocked shots.
Whitehead saved his best for last as he ripped through the BIG EAST Tournament with averages of 23.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 5.7 assists. He scored 26 points in the tournament final against Villanova, including the game-winning three-point play with 18.5 seconds remaining, to earn the Gavitt Trophy.
