Three LC State Men's Basketball Players Earn Cascade Conference Honors

John Lustig and Dylan Skaife named to All-CCC team, Brandon Suber earns Honorable Mention

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

Three players from the LC State Men's Basketball team earned accolades from the Cascade Conference, announced by the conference office on Wednesday. John Lustig and Dylan Skaife were named to the All-Cascade Conference team, while Brandon Suber was voted All-CCC Honorable Mention.

Why it matters

The recognition of these three players highlights the success of the LC State Men's Basketball team, which won the Cascade Conference regular season championship and is headed to the NAIA Men's Basketball Championship. The individual honors showcase the contributions of key players in leading the team to its accomplishments this season.

The details

Lustig, a senior from Colfax, is closing in on LC State's all-time scoring record with 1,442 points in his career. He leads the Warriors in scoring this season with 15.6 points per game and is third in the conference in field goal percentage at 57.5%. Skaife, a sophomore, has emerged as one of the best 3-point shooters in the conference, leading LC State with 86 made 3-pointers. He is second on the team in scoring at 12.2 points per game. Suber, a junior, has been a key playmaker for the Warriors, ranking fifth in the conference in assists with 101 on the season.

  • The all-conference teams were announced by the Cascade Conference on Wednesday, March 5, 2026.

The players

John Lustig

A senior from Colfax, Lustig is closing in on LC State's all-time scoring record with 1,442 points in his career. He leads the Warriors in scoring this season with 15.6 points per game and is third in the conference in field goal percentage at 57.5%.

Dylan Skaife

A sophomore, Skaife has emerged as one of the best 3-point shooters in the conference, leading LC State with 86 made 3-pointers. He is second on the team in scoring at 12.2 points per game.

Brandon Suber

A junior, Suber has been a key playmaker for the Warriors, ranking fifth in the conference in assists with 101 on the season. He is LC State's top scorer off the bench with 10.4 points per game.

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What they’re saying

“These three guys are very deserving of their recognition as they helped us to a conference championship and another season of more than 20 wins. Each would tell you their teammates had a great impact in their individual success. Being a conference champion has involved the seen and unseen efforts of our whole roster. Each player has had to make a lot of decisions, and they have consistently made the right ones in putting the team over their individual notoriety. This is a special team, and I am thankful these three are representing LC on the all-conference list.”

— Austin Johnson, Head Coach (koze.com)

“Very deserved for John despite missing a handful of games. In many ways this team has taken on his identity of toughness and teamwork. He has been the anchor for us on both sides of the ball. Hard to find a more complete competitor in our league as he takes on a ton of the workload for both our offense and defense. His mentally tough approach has helped him maximize his ability and has helped our team further its potential. Night in and night out he plays with an elite motor and makes winning play after winning play. John has a lot of impressive season and career stats, but what makes John so special is his understanding that the most important stat is winning. Happy to see him finishing out his senior year on such a positive note.”

— Austin Johnson, Head Coach (koze.com)

“Dylan has really come on down the stretch of the season. His ability to get open and find space has helped him become one of the premier shooters in our league. With different injuries to guys throughout the years, he has had to really step up. He has hit some really clutch shots for us that have propelled us to big wins. Along with his improved offensive game it has been just as important to see him maintain a high level of diversity on the defensive end as we've asked him to defend a multitude of skillsets throughout the year. Excited to see him keep improving.”

— Austin Johnson, Head Coach (koze.com)

“Brandon has been a sparkplug for us off the bench all year. His offensive versatility and ability to create for his teammates has helped sustain us through many games. He brings an energy that impacts our team on and off the court. He has embraced his role and the responsibility that comes with it as well as any player we've had at LC. Thankful to have been able to go to battle with him this year.”

— Austin Johnson, Head Coach (koze.com)

What’s next

The Warriors clinched their spot in the 2026 NAIA Men's Basketball Championship First and Second Rounds when they won the CCC regular season. LC State awaits the announcement of the full tournament field on March 5 at 4 p.m. to learn where it is headed.

The takeaway

The individual honors earned by Lustig, Skaife, and Suber are a testament to the overall success of the LC State Men's Basketball team this season. Their contributions have been crucial in leading the Warriors to a conference championship and a spot in the NAIA tournament, showcasing the depth and talent on this squad.