Dodge City sstandout sophomore transfer Walyn Napper has entered KJCCC play picking up where he left off last year after an NJCAA First Team All-American nod. In the first conference game of Napper's career, he plays all 40 minutes in a tight contest on the road on his way to flirting with a triple double of 19 points, 8 assists, and 6 rebounds with a 99-88 win at Neosho County. He followed that up with a 27-point performance in a three-point thriller over Butler. He scored 18 of his 27 points and 3 of his 5 assists came after intermission, leading the Conquistadors to a big win.

Others Nominated: Willie Lapoole, Barton; Shawn Hopkins, Butler; Matt Mayers, Hutchinson; Tim Dalger, Independence; Erik Pratt, Seward County