CCBC Essex's Blackstone named 2023 DII Basketball Player of the Year
Charlotte, NC – CCBC Essex (MD) sophomore guard Faith Blackstone has been named the 2022-23 NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Player of the Year.
Blackstone was a crucial part of the Knights' championship run, leading the team in scoring with 19.6 points per game, while also averaging 6.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 2.4 steals per game.
During the national championship game, the sophomore guard contributed a double-double of 27 points and 10 rebounds to help the Knights claim the championship title in overtime 95-85.
When coach Mike Seney was asked to speak on Faith he said, " I would love to say that Faith has been a joy to coach... she took on every challenge I gave her throughout the course of the season and made herself into one of the best players in the country at any level. We are sad to see her go but obviously we are very excited about what the future holds for Faith".
Personal
- Position: Guard
- Height: 6'0"
- Class: Sophomore
- Hometown: Harrisburg, PA
2022-23 Statistics
- 19.6 points per game
- 6.9 rebounds per game
- 43.5 field goal percentage
- 667 points (4th in nation)
2022-23 Accomplishments
- 2022-23 NJCAA DII Women's Basketball National Champion
- 2022-23 NJCAA DII Women's Basketball Tournament Most Valuable Player
- 2022-23 NJCAA DII Women's Basketball Tournament All-Tournament Team
- 2022-23 NJCAA DII Women's Basketball First Team All-America
- 2022-23 NJCAA Region 20 Player of the Year
- 2022-23 NJCAA All-Region 20 First Team
- 2022-23 NJCAA Week 2 DII Women's Basketball Player of the Week
