Bowie, MD. – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is delighted to announce the 2025 Men’s and Women’s All-Conference selections and superlatives. These exceptional student-athletes have demonstrated extraordinary play, dedication, and sportsmanship throughout the season.
As voted on by the CIAA Sports Information Directors Association, the CIAA proudly recognizes the following individuals as the best of the best in CIAA Hoops:
2024-25 CIAA All-Conference Teams & Superlatives
Men's Rookie of the Year: Bobby Gardner, Virginia Union
Men's Defensive Player of the Year: Dericko Williams, Elizabeth City State
Men's Player of the Year: Jordan Hinds, Bluefield State
Robert L. “Bobby: Vaughan CIAA Men’s Coach of the Year: Luke D'Alessio, Fayetteville State
Women's Rookie of the Year: Maia Charles, Virginia Union
Women's Defensive Player of the Year: Carmen Kweti, Virginia State
Women's Player of the Year: Nya Morris, Claflin
Dr. Peggy Green CIAA Women’s Coach of the Year: Nadine Domond, Virginia State
2024-25 Men’s Basketball All-CIAA Team
Men's All-Rookie Team
Bobby Gardner, Virginia Union
Orlando Hudson, Johnson C. Smith
Sterling Vaughn, Elizabeth City State
Masaun Moore-Bryant, Winston-Salem State
Jahmire Brewer, Lincoln (PA)
Men's Frontcourt
Caleb Simmons, Fayetteville State
Dericko Williams, Elizabeth City State
Amare Wimbush, Bowie State
Ashton Sherrell, Johnson C. Smith
John Whitehead III, Claflin
Bakir Cleveland, Lincoln (PA)
Larry Howell, Bluefield State
Men's Backcourt
Jordan Hinds, Bluefield State
Tairell Fletcher, Fayetteville State
Jacob Cooper, Virginia State
Xavier Tubbs-Matthews, Elizabeth City State
Reggie Hudson, Lincoln (PA)
2024-25 Women’s Basketball All-CIAA Team
Women's Rookie Team
KaNyah O'Neal, Fayetteville State
Azahreya Drayton-Gill, Bluefield State
Maia Charles, Virginia Union
Olivia Randolph, Claflin
Breasia Coit, Livingstone
Women's Frontcourt
Taniyah Greene, Virginia Union
Anyssa Fields, Lincoln (PA)
Morgan Graham, Fayetteville State
Amesha Miller, Virginia State
Morgan Kelson, Livingstone
Jasmine Jenkins, Bluefield State
Carmen Kweti, Virginia State
Women's Backcourt
Destiny Ryles, Bowie State
Nya Morris, Claflin
Anii Harris, Virginia State
Talia Trotter, Fayetteville State
Ciani Montgomery, Lincoln (PA)
The CIAA extends its gratitude to all the athletes, coaches, and fans for their unwavering support and dedication to CIAA basketball. Stay tuned for exciting updates and announcements as we continue to celebrate the accomplishments of our conference's outstanding athletes.
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