Dezayne Mingo Named to American All-Tournament Team

Charlotte 49ers guard had record-breaking performance in tournament

Mar. 15, 2026 at 11:23pm

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Dezayne Mingo of the Charlotte 49ers men's basketball team was named to the American Conference All-Tournament Team after averaging 20.7 points, 6 assists, and 5.3 rebounds during the tournament. Mingo set a tournament record with 8 three-pointers in a game against UAB and helped the 49ers set records for second-half shooting percentage in their tournament games.

Why it matters

Mingo's selection to the all-tournament team is a significant individual honor that recognizes his standout performance in the conference tournament. The 49ers' deep tournament run, after being picked last in the preseason poll, also demonstrates the team's ability to exceed expectations.

The details

Mingo's tournament highlights included a career-high 35 points against UAB, in which he set a tournament record with 8 three-pointers. He also recorded a near triple-double against Tulsa, with 19 points, 11 assists, and 9 rebounds. The 49ers set tournament records for second-half shooting percentage in their wins over Tulane (77.3%) and UAB (76.9%), eclipsing the previous record of 61.3%.

  • Mingo was named to the American Conference All-Tournament Team on Sunday, March 15, 2026, following the conclusion of the title game.
  • Mingo set the tournament record for 3-pointers in a game on March 13, 2026 against UAB.
  • The 49ers set their tournament records for second-half shooting percentage on March 13, 2026 against Tulane and March 14, 2026 against UAB.

The players

Dezayne Mingo

A guard for the Charlotte 49ers men's basketball team who was named to the American Conference All-Tournament Team after a standout performance in the tournament.

Cedrick Broadhurst

A former Charlotte 49ers player who recorded the program's last triple-double on March 6, 1993 against Virginia Tech.

Leemire Goldwire

The last Charlotte 49ers player to be named to the conference all-tournament team prior to Mingo, which was in 2008.

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What they’re saying

“It feels good knowing that the coaches and the players both believe in me.”

— Dezayne Mingo (charlotte49ers.com)

What’s next

The 49ers' tournament run ended with a loss to eventual champion South Florida in the semifinals on Saturday, March 15, 2026.

The takeaway

Dezayne Mingo's standout performance in the American Conference Tournament, including setting a tournament record for 3-pointers in a game, demonstrates his individual talent and the 49ers' ability to exceed preseason expectations as a team.