Gibbs to Play in 2017 Reese’s All-Star Game at Final Four
3/28/2017 3:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Ranked third on Davidson's all-time scoring list, Jack Gibbs has been selected to participate in the 2017 Reese's® Division I College All-Star Game to be played on Reese's Final Four Friday®, March 31, at 6:35 p.m. at University of Phoenix Stadium in Phoenix.
The game will be televised on CBS Sports Network.
A three-time all-conference selection, Gibbs is the first player in school history with 1,500/2,000 points, 400 rebounds and 400 assists. He also finished his career third on Davidson's all-time scoring list with 2,036 career points, behind Stephen Curry (2,635) and John Gerdy (2,483).
In addition, Gibbs ranks among the program's all-time leaders in assists (466/5th), 3-pointers made (255/4th), free-throws made (487/1st), free-throw percentage (.820/4th) and steals (161/5th).
The native of Westerville, Ohio, is also the first player to lead the league in scoring in back-to-back seasons since Temple's Dionte Christmas (2006-09).
During his four-year standout career, the Wildcats posted an 81-49 overall record, 47-23 conference mark, won two regular season titles, two conference tournament crowns and appeared in three postseason tournaments, including the school's first-ever at-large selection in 2015.
Gibbs will play for the East Team coached by Georgia Tech's Josh Pastner. Colorado head coach Tad Boyle will lead the West All-Stars.
The game features 21 of the nation's most outstanding college senior student-athletes selected by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC).
Gibbs is the third (Jake Cohen – 2013; Tyler Kalinoski – 2015) Wildcat to take part in the event since 2013.
2017 Reese's NABC Division I All-Stars – East
Name, Position HT., WT., College/University, Hometown
Evan Bradds, F, 6-7, 205, Belmont, Jamestown, Ohio
Troy Caupain, G, 6-4, 210, Cincinnati, Midlothian, Va.
Tyler Cavanaugh, F, 6-9, 243, George Washington, Syracuse, N.Y.
J.J. Frazier, G, 5-10, 155, Georgia, Glenville, Va.
Jack Gibbs, G, 6-0, 195, Davidson, Westerville, Ohio
Tim Kempton, C, 6-10, 245, Lehigh, Scottsdale, Ariz.
Moses Kingsley, F, 6-10, 230, Arkansas, Ebuja, Nigeria
London Perrantes, G. 6-2, 197, Virginia, Los Angeles, Calif.
Reggie Upshaw, F, 6-8, 228, Middle Tennessee, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Steve Vasturia, G, 6-6, 212, Notre Dame, Medford, N.J.
Head Coach: Josh Pastner (Georgia Tech)
2017 Reese's NABC Division I All-Stars – West
No., Name, Position HT., WT., College/University, Hometown
Nathan Adrian, F, 6-9, 235, West Virginia, Morgantown, W.Va.
Bryce Alford, G, 6-3, 185, UCLA, Albuquerque, N.M.
Sterling Brown, G, 6-6, 230, SMU, Maywood, Ill.
Deonte Burton, G, 6-5, 250, Iowa State, Milwaukee, Wis.
Josh Hawkinson, C, 6-10, 230, Washington State, Shoreline, Wash.
Paris Lee, G, 6-0, 185, Illinois State, Maywood, Ill.
Ben Moore, F, 6-8, 220, SMU, Bolingbrook, Ill.
Luke Nelson, G, 6-3, 190, UC Irvine, Worthy, England
DeWayne Russell, G, 5-11, 155, Grand Canyon, Peoria, Ariz.
Rashawn Thomas, F, 6-8, 230, Texas A&M CC, Oklahoma City, Okla.
Derek Willis, F, 6-9, 228, Kentucky, Mt. Washington, Ky.
Head Coach: Tad Boyle (University of Colorado)
About the National Association of Basketball Coaches
Located in Kansas City, Missouri, the NABC was founded in 1927 by Forrest "Phog" Allen, the legendary basketball coach at the University of Kansas. Allen, a student of James Naismith, the inventor of basketball, organized coaches into this collective group to serve as Guardians of the Game. The NABC currently has nearly 5,000 members consisting primarily of university and college men's basketball coaches. All members of the NABC are expected to uphold the core values of being a Guardian of the Game by bringing attention to the positive aspects of the sport of basketball and the role coaches play in the academic and athletic lives of today's student-athletes. The four core values of being a Guardian of the Game are advocacy, leadership, service and education. Additional information about the NABC, its programs and membership, can be found at www.nabc.org.
About The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company, headquartered in Hershey, Pa., is a global confectionery leader known for bringing goodness to the world through its chocolate, sweets, mints and other great-tasting snacks. Hershey has approximately 18,000 employees around the world who work every day to deliver delicious, quality products. The company has more than 80 brands around the world that drive more than $7.4 billion in annual revenues, including such iconic brand names as Hershey's, Reese's, Hershey's Kisses, Jolly Rancher, Ice Breakers and Brookside. Building on its core business, Hershey is expanding its portfolio to include a broader range of delicious snacks. The company remains focused on growing its presence in key international markets while continuing to extend its competitive advantage in North America.
At Hershey, goodness has always been about more than delicious products. For more than 120 years, Hershey has been committed to operating fairly, ethically and sustainably. Hershey founder, Milton Hershey, created the Milton Hershey School in 1909 and since then the company has focused on giving underserved children the skills and support they need to be successful. Today, the company continues this social purpose through 'Nourishing Minds,' a global initiative that provides basic nutrition to help children learn and grow. From neighborhoods across the United States to the streets of Shanghai and Mumbai and villages of West Africa, our goal is to nourish one million minds by 2020.
To learn more - Visit: www.thehersheycompany.com
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Ranked third on Davidson's all-time scoring list, Jack Gibbs has been selected to participate in the 2017 Reese's® Division I College All-Star Game to be played on Reese's Final Four Friday®, March 31, at 6:35 p.m. at University of Phoenix Stadium in Phoenix.
The game will be televised on CBS Sports Network.
A three-time all-conference selection, Gibbs is the first player in school history with 1,500/2,000 points, 400 rebounds and 400 assists. He also finished his career third on Davidson's all-time scoring list with 2,036 career points, behind Stephen Curry (2,635) and John Gerdy (2,483).
In addition, Gibbs ranks among the program's all-time leaders in assists (466/5th), 3-pointers made (255/4th), free-throws made (487/1st), free-throw percentage (.820/4th) and steals (161/5th).
The native of Westerville, Ohio, is also the first player to lead the league in scoring in back-to-back seasons since Temple's Dionte Christmas (2006-09).
During his four-year standout career, the Wildcats posted an 81-49 overall record, 47-23 conference mark, won two regular season titles, two conference tournament crowns and appeared in three postseason tournaments, including the school's first-ever at-large selection in 2015.
Gibbs will play for the East Team coached by Georgia Tech's Josh Pastner. Colorado head coach Tad Boyle will lead the West All-Stars.
The game features 21 of the nation's most outstanding college senior student-athletes selected by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC).
Gibbs is the third (Jake Cohen – 2013; Tyler Kalinoski – 2015) Wildcat to take part in the event since 2013.
2017 Reese's NABC Division I All-Stars – East
Name, Position HT., WT., College/University, Hometown
Evan Bradds, F, 6-7, 205, Belmont, Jamestown, Ohio
Troy Caupain, G, 6-4, 210, Cincinnati, Midlothian, Va.
Tyler Cavanaugh, F, 6-9, 243, George Washington, Syracuse, N.Y.
J.J. Frazier, G, 5-10, 155, Georgia, Glenville, Va.
Jack Gibbs, G, 6-0, 195, Davidson, Westerville, Ohio
Tim Kempton, C, 6-10, 245, Lehigh, Scottsdale, Ariz.
Moses Kingsley, F, 6-10, 230, Arkansas, Ebuja, Nigeria
London Perrantes, G. 6-2, 197, Virginia, Los Angeles, Calif.
Reggie Upshaw, F, 6-8, 228, Middle Tennessee, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Steve Vasturia, G, 6-6, 212, Notre Dame, Medford, N.J.
Head Coach: Josh Pastner (Georgia Tech)
2017 Reese's NABC Division I All-Stars – West
No., Name, Position HT., WT., College/University, Hometown
Nathan Adrian, F, 6-9, 235, West Virginia, Morgantown, W.Va.
Bryce Alford, G, 6-3, 185, UCLA, Albuquerque, N.M.
Sterling Brown, G, 6-6, 230, SMU, Maywood, Ill.
Deonte Burton, G, 6-5, 250, Iowa State, Milwaukee, Wis.
Josh Hawkinson, C, 6-10, 230, Washington State, Shoreline, Wash.
Paris Lee, G, 6-0, 185, Illinois State, Maywood, Ill.
Ben Moore, F, 6-8, 220, SMU, Bolingbrook, Ill.
Luke Nelson, G, 6-3, 190, UC Irvine, Worthy, England
DeWayne Russell, G, 5-11, 155, Grand Canyon, Peoria, Ariz.
Rashawn Thomas, F, 6-8, 230, Texas A&M CC, Oklahoma City, Okla.
Derek Willis, F, 6-9, 228, Kentucky, Mt. Washington, Ky.
Head Coach: Tad Boyle (University of Colorado)
About the National Association of Basketball Coaches
Located in Kansas City, Missouri, the NABC was founded in 1927 by Forrest "Phog" Allen, the legendary basketball coach at the University of Kansas. Allen, a student of James Naismith, the inventor of basketball, organized coaches into this collective group to serve as Guardians of the Game. The NABC currently has nearly 5,000 members consisting primarily of university and college men's basketball coaches. All members of the NABC are expected to uphold the core values of being a Guardian of the Game by bringing attention to the positive aspects of the sport of basketball and the role coaches play in the academic and athletic lives of today's student-athletes. The four core values of being a Guardian of the Game are advocacy, leadership, service and education. Additional information about the NABC, its programs and membership, can be found at www.nabc.org.
About The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company, headquartered in Hershey, Pa., is a global confectionery leader known for bringing goodness to the world through its chocolate, sweets, mints and other great-tasting snacks. Hershey has approximately 18,000 employees around the world who work every day to deliver delicious, quality products. The company has more than 80 brands around the world that drive more than $7.4 billion in annual revenues, including such iconic brand names as Hershey's, Reese's, Hershey's Kisses, Jolly Rancher, Ice Breakers and Brookside. Building on its core business, Hershey is expanding its portfolio to include a broader range of delicious snacks. The company remains focused on growing its presence in key international markets while continuing to extend its competitive advantage in North America.
At Hershey, goodness has always been about more than delicious products. For more than 120 years, Hershey has been committed to operating fairly, ethically and sustainably. Hershey founder, Milton Hershey, created the Milton Hershey School in 1909 and since then the company has focused on giving underserved children the skills and support they need to be successful. Today, the company continues this social purpose through 'Nourishing Minds,' a global initiative that provides basic nutrition to help children learn and grow. From neighborhoods across the United States to the streets of Shanghai and Mumbai and villages of West Africa, our goal is to nourish one million minds by 2020.
To learn more - Visit: www.thehersheycompany.com
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