Four Bison MBB players earn Summit League honors, Richman named COY

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The Summit League office announced that four North Dakota State men's basketball players have earned league honors, including Trevian Carson being named to the All-Summit League First Team, All-Newcomer Team, and All-Defensive Team. Damari Wheeler-Thomas made the All-Summit League Second Team, Andy Stefonowicz earned a league honorable mention, and Noah Feddersen was voted the league's Sixth Man of the Year. Head coach Dave Richman was also named Coach of the Year for the second time in his career.

Why it matters

These individual accolades highlight the strength and depth of the North Dakota State men's basketball team, which is the top seed heading into the Summit League Tournament. The Bison's success this season reflects the program's continued excellence under coach Richman's leadership.

The details

Trevian Carson filled the stat sheet, averaging 11.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.6 steals per game, while shooting 49% from the field, 40% from three-point range, and 96% from the free-throw line. Damari Wheeler-Thomas led NDSU with 13.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game in Summit League play. Andy Stefonowicz made 42% of his three-point shots while averaging 9.3 points, 5.1 assists, and 1.7 steals per game in conference play. Noah Feddersen averaged 10.9 points per game, shooting 65% in league play and 44% from three-point range.

• The Summit League office announced the honors on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
• The No. 1 seeded Bison will play in the Summit League Tournament's quarterfinals on Thursday at 6 p.m. in Sioux Falls at the Denny Sanford Premier Center.

What’s next

The No. 1 seeded Bison will play in the Summit League Tournament's quarterfinals on Thursday at 6 p.m. in Sioux Falls at the Denny Sanford Premier Center.