2016 NAIA Division II Men's Basketball Tournament

The 2016 NAIA Division II Men’s Basketball National Championship was held in March at Keeter Gymnasium in Point Lookout, Missouri. The 25th annual NAIA basketball tournament featured thirty-two teams playing in a single-elimination format. The championship game was won by the Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats of Marion, Indiana over the Saint Francis Cougars of Fort Wayne, Indiana by a score of 69 to 66.[1]

2016 (2016) NAIA Division II Men's Basketball Tournament
Logo for the 2016 National Championship
Teams32
ChampionsIndiana Wesleyan (33-5)
(2 title, 2 title game,
2 Fab Four)
Runner-UpSaint Francis (IN) (33-5)
(3 title game,
3 Fab Four)
SemifinalistsIU East (IN) (22-14)
Davenport (MI) (32-5)
Attendance1,100

Championship game

Indiana Wesleyan won their second national championship in three years. This was the fourth meeting of the year between the Crossroads League rivals. Saint Francis won two regular season contests in addition to edging Indiana Wesleyan in the league's year-end tournament. In the NAIA championship, Saint Francis fell behind early, with the first half deficit reaching 13 points. With the lead still six points at half-time, Indiana Wesleyan held off the Cougars to win against the then-#1-team in the nation.

Tourney awards and honors

Team award

Individual awards

2016 NAIA Division II Men’s Basketball All-Championship Team

NameSchool
Jonny MarlinIndiana Wesleyan
Bob PetersIndiana Wesleyan
Lane MahurinIndiana Wesleyan
Kegan ComerSaint Francis (IN)
Bryce LienhoopSaint Francis (IN)
Austin FoxSaint Francis (IN)
Lucas HuffmanIU East (IN)
Kevin RichDavenport (MI)
Dominez BurnettDavenport (MI)
Trae BerghDakota Wesleyan (SD)
Kyle SteigengaCornerstone (MI)

Statistical leaders

(minimum 4 games)[2]

CategoryPlayerSchoolTally
Most pointsAustin FoxSt. Francis (Ind)83
Most pointsKegan ComerSt. Francis (Ind)83
Most points per gameDominez BurnettDavenport20.25
Leading rebounderAustin FoxSt. Francis (Ind)51
Leading rebounder per gameAustin FoxSt. Francis (Ind)10.2
Most assistsJohnny MarlinIndiana Wesleyan21
Assists per gameJohnny MarlinIndiana Wesleyan4.2
Assist/Turnover ratioJohnny MarlinIndiana Wesleyan3.5
Three-pointers madeEvan HenrySt. Francis (Ind)15
Best overall field goal percentageAustin FoxSt. Francis (Ind)54.8 (34-62)
Best 3-point field goal percentageKegan ComerSt. Francis (Ind)55.8% (10-17)
Best free throw percentageDomonique WilliamsIU East86.7% (13-15)
Most stealsBob PetersIndiana Wesleyan10
Most steals per gameBob PetersIndiana Wesleyan2.0
Most shots blockedBryce LienhoopSt. Francis (Ind)10
Most shots blocked per gameBryce LienhoopSt. Francis (Ind)2.0


Bracket

First Round
March 9–10
Second Round
March 11
Quarterfinals
March 12
Semifinals Round
March 14
Championship
March 15
               
1 Saint Francis (IN) (29-4) 96
8 Dakota State (SD) (19-13) 81
1 Saint Francis (IN) (30-4) 89
4 Mount Mercy (IA) (26-7) 82
4 Mount Mercy (IA) (25-7) 98*
5 Southern Oregon (24-8) 97
1 Saint Francis (IN) (31-4) 80
NAISMITH BRACKET
3 Keiser (FL) (30-4) 53
3 Keiser (FL) (28-4) 77
6 Olivet Nazarene (IL) (18-10) 66
3 Keiser (FL) (29-4) 93
2 Cornerstone (MI) (27-6) 79
2 Cornerstone (MI) (26-6) 87
7 Cincinnati Christian (OH) (23-8) 69
1 Saint Francis (IN) (32-4) 79
7 IU East (IN) (22-13)[3] 55[4]
2 Tabor (KS) (30-3) 68
7 IU East (IN) (19-13) 91
7 IU East (IN) (20-13) 81
6 Valley City State (ND) (22-10) 69
3 Tennessee Wesleyan (28-3) 64
6 Valley City State (ND) (21-10) 65
7 IU East (IN) (21-13) 83
CRAMER BRACKET
1 Briar Cliff (IA) (32-3) 81
4 Bethel (IN) (23-9) 85
5 Robert Morris (IL) (24-9) 80
4 Bethel (IN) (24-9) 93
1 Briar Cliff (IA) (31-3) 100
1 Briar Cliff (IA) (30-3) 81
8 Washington Adventist (MD) (16-12) 61
1 Saint Francis (IN) (33-4) 66[5]
2 Indiana Wesleyan (32-5)[6] 69[7]
1 St. Francis (IL) (28-3) 79
8 York (NE) (23-9) 83
8 York (NE) (24-9) 78
5 Dakota Wesleyan (SD) (23-10) 77
4 Indiana Tech (23-9) 89
5 Dakota Wesleyan (SD) (22-10) 93*
8 York (NE) (25-9) 64
DUER BRACKET
2 Indiana Wesleyan (30-5) 89
3 Northwest Christian (OR) (27-6) 84
6 Southwestern (KS) (26-7) 69
3 Northwest Christian (OR) (28-6) 79
2 Indiana Wesleyan (29-5) 83
2 Indiana Wesleyan (28-5) 113
7 Bellevue (NE) (20-11) 81
2 Indiana Wesleyan (31-5)[8] 66
1 Davenport (MI) (32-4)[9] 65[10]
2 Union (KY) (28-6) 70
7 Cal Maritime (22-9) 81
7 Cal Maritime (23-9) 65
3 Warner (FL) (25-6) 73
3 Warner (FL) (24-6) 93
6 College of the Ozarks (MO) (20-8) 79
3 Warner (FL) (26-6) 60
LISTON BRACKET
1 Davenport (MI) (31-4) 77
4 Warner Pacific (OR) (23-9) 106
5 Nebraska Wesleyan (22-7) 101
4 Warner Pacific (OR) (24-9) 68
1 Davenport (MI) (30-4) 80
1 Davenport (MI) (29-4) 77
8 Saint Xavier (IL) (19-12) 62

[11]

* denotes game decided in overtime

Epilogue

NAIA Division II Men’s Basketball All-America Teams

The 2016 All-America team, headed by Davenport's Dominez Burnett for the second straight year, included many standouts from the tournament.[12]

1st Team

NameSchoolHometown
Dominez Burnett*Davenport (MI)Flint, Michigan
Austin FoxSaint Francis (IN)Muncie, Indiana
Trey BardsleyNebraska WesleyanBeatrice, Nebraska
Kyle SteigengaCornerstone (MI)Holland, Michigan
Trae BerghDakota Wesleyan (SD)Crooks, South Dakota
Lane MahurinIndiana WesleyanRockville, Indiana
Clay YeoBethel (IN)Bourbon, Indiana
Johnny MarlinIndiana WesleyanGreenwood, Indiana
Ilya IlyayevSaint Francis (IL)Los Angeles, California
Warren HallWarner (FL)Tampa, Florida
  • - denotes NAIA/NABC Player of the Year

2nd Team

NameSchoolHometown
Javonte ByrdNorthwest Christian (OR)San Diego, California
Cameron ColemanYork (NB)Allen, Texas
Tyler RogersAlice Lloyd (KY)Lexington, Kentucky
Leland RobinsonTennessee WesleyanJackson, Tennessee
Kyle KilgoreDakota State (SD)Adrian, Minnesota
Lance CarterTabor (KS)Troy, Ohio
Stanley WhittakerKeiser (FL)Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Joel SpearSouthern OregonAdalaide, Australia
Aaron LarsonOlivet NazareneTolono, Illinois
Miles RobinsonIndiana TechGrand Rapids, Michigan

3rd Team

NameSchoolHometown
Ryan AtkinsWest Virginia TechMiami, Florida
Lucas HuffmanIU East (IN)Indianapolis, Indiana
Ethan MurrayCollege of the Ozarks (MO)Neosho, Missouri
Brequan TuckerJamestown (ND)Joliet, Illinois
J.D. TuckerUnion (KY)Charleston, South Carolina
Bryce LienhoopSaint Francis (IN)Columbus, Indiana
Alex HoustonMount Mercy (IA)Chicago, Illinois
Larry MotuzisSaint Xavier (IL)Darien, Illinois
Jesse JonesMidland (NB)Houston, Texas
Taylor YoungWarner Pacific (OR)Hawthorne, California


Honorable Mention

NameSchoolHometown
Dominique BoldenGoshen (IN)Chicago, Illinois
Brian BridgeforthWashington Adventist (MD)Washington, D.C.
Jake BullockAquinas (MI)Lansing, Michigan
Cameron ClarkSouthwestern (KS)Lewisville, Texas
Brandon ColeBryan College (TN)Crossville, Tennessee
Eddie DelegalWarner (FL)Brunswick, Georgia
Roman DelgadoCalifornia State MaritimeSanta Clarita, California
Jayden FergusonValley City State (ND)Williston, North Dakota
Chandler FolkertsConcordia (NB)Milford, Nebraska
Bryan ForbesBriar Cliff (IA)Lone Tree, Iowa
Kelvin GoodwinPoint Park (PA)Wheeling Park, West Virginia
Terrelle GreenRobert Morris (IL)Chicago, Illinois
Grant GreenbergSaint Mary (KS)Leavenworth, Kansas
Clayton HerraldBriar Cliff (IA)Williams, Iowa
Lawrence JacksonNorthwestern OhioRocky Mount, North Carolina
D.D. JoinerRio Grande (OH)Columbus, Ohio
Earl JonesWarner Pacific (OR)Henderson, Nevada
Zach KirschbaumTrinity International (IL)Las Vegas, Nevada
Ben LanningCornerstone (MI)Grandville, Michigan
Tate MartinDakota Wesleyan (SD)Mitchell, South Dakota
Deion McClentonKeiser (FL)Columbus, Georgia
Austin MorrisBrescia (KY)Evansville, Indiana
Joey NebekerCollege of IdahoMelba, Idaho
Cameron PaschkeCollege of the Ozarks (MO)Fayetteville, Arkansas
Nick RileyUnion (KY)Hopkinsville, Kentucky
Kyle StidomTaylor (IN)Indianapolis, Indiana
Franky TeranAntelope Valley (CA)Tucson, Arizona
Brandon VanderhegghenGrace (IN)Mishawaka, Indiana
Michael WalkerSt. Thomas (FL)Rancho Cucamonga, California
Chris WallerSouthwestern (KS)Houston, Texas
Dominique WallsIndiana TechChicago, Illinois

References

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  6. Davis, Tom (15 March 2016). "Saint Francis runs into a team without fear, falls in title game". Fort Wayne News-Sentinel. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  7. "Saint Francis (Ind.) vs. Indiana Wesleyan box". 15 March 2016. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  8. "Indiana Wesleyan Holds Off Davenport; Reaches Title Game For Second Time". 15 March 2016. Retrieved 21 March 2016.
  9. "Davenport Comeback Falls Short in NAIA DIIMBB Semis".
  10. "Indiana Wesleyan v Davenport Box Score". 14 March 2016. Retrieved 21 March 2016.
  11. "Bracket". Retrieved 12 March 2016.
  12. "2015-16 NAIA Division II Men's Basketball All-America Teams Announced". NAIA.org. NAIA. 17 March 2016. Retrieved 21 March 2016.
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