2025-2026 AWARD WINNERS

 

Ben Murray Trophy- League MVP

Winner- Jimmy Hendricksen 

 

Ambrose Plumbing centre Jimmy Hendricksen had his best season in the league in 2025-2026. The big man had previously won Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year and now he has an MVP to add to his collection. As those in the league can attest, he tried to be more dominant this year and it was just so much more physically dominant than anyone else in the league. 

 

                                             

 

Presidents Trophy- Playoff MVP

Winner- Rob Wakefield

 

Elite Stars Elgin centre Rob Wakefield was named President's Trophy winner after leading his team to the Herb Hales Memorial Trophy.  The 3x regular season MVP averaged 26.3 ppg in the playoffs and helped shut down the league MVP in the final. 

 

                                                                      

 

Defensive Player of the Year
Winner- Mike Morrison

 

Elite Stars Elgin wing man Mike Morrison has been named Defensive Player of the Year. He is a physical defender who is assigned to lock down the opponents top offensive weapon. He uses his body and strength with great footwork. 

 

                                            

Rookie of the Year

Winner: Nic Roberts-Neef

 

The Rookie of the Year is Nic Roberts-Neef of Mackie's. The 19-year old averaged 15.4 ppg this season which was second among rookies, and was counted on to play a big man role even though he's a traditional guard or wing. He was a shot-blocking machine while being a key rebounder for the semifinalists. 

 

                                           

 

George Shaw Award- Most Improved Player

Winner- Jack Girden

 

Jack Girden of Cole-Munro Foods is the George Shaw Award winner for Most Improved Player. Drafted to be a scorer by the Trout, he didn't disappoint averaging a career high 25.3 ppg. Girden scored 20+ points in 15 of his 19 regular season games, and totalled 481 points, up 211 from his previous season. After one 30-point game in his previous two seasons, he hit that mark seven times in 2025-2026. 

 

                                        

 

Mike Parsons Award- Most Dedicated Player

Winner- Oliver Taylor 

 

Rookie Oliver Taylor has been chosen as the Mike Parsons Award winner as Most Dedicated Player. He made 24 of his team's 25 games (only work cost him a perfect season) and he often stayed late or came early to join a team which was short-handed.  A young man who "loves the game more than people know" is a great addition to the league. 

 

                                      

 

Fan of the Year

Stephanie Purgret

 

This award goes hand in hand with Oliver Taylor winning most dedicated.  Every game he played, she was in the stands supporting and when asked to come early or stay late, she was there cheering him on. 

 

                                        

 

 

Ron Barnes (Top Scorer), Herb Hales (FT Champion), 3 PT-FG leader

Winner- Ryan Pflanzer

 

For the sixth consecutive year, Ryan Pflanzer has won the Ron Barnes Trophy as league scoring champion. He averaged 33.0 ppg and scored 660 pts in 20 regular season games. 

Pflanzer also had the highest free throw percentage among qualified scorers going 73-84 from the line for 86.9 %