Women's MCCAA Awards
Men's MCCAA Awards
Mar. 12, 2025, GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Grand Rapids Community College's basketball teams capped off an impressive 2024-25 season with several players earning postseason accolades for their performances on the court. Both the men's and women's teams saw multiple players recognized for their contributions, highlighting the depth and talent of the programs.
Women's Basketball Honorees
Sophomore Ava Schultz was a key leader for the Raiders, dominating the boards with a team-high 9.0 rebounds per game. She also led the team with 46 made three-pointers and a .674 free throw percentage, while averaging 12.2 points per game. Schultz recorded six double-doubles, including standout performances with 25 points and 14 rebounds against Southwestern Michigan College and 24 points and a career-high 17 rebounds against Lake Michigan College.
Fellow sophomore Tia Richard also secured a Second Team All-Conference spot with her all-around play. She was second on team in scoring, averaging 13.1 points per game, while leading the team in assists (4.3 per game). Richard was also a defensive presence with 2.4 steals per game and contributed 4.6 rebounds per contest. She scored 20+ points four times, including a season-high 29 against Kellogg Community College, and dished out a career-high 11 assists against Lake Michigan College.
Redshirt freshman Tianna Daye made an immediate impact, earning Second Team All-Conference and All-Freshman Team honors. She led the Raiders in scoring, averaging 13.5 points per game and tallying 310 total points over 23 games. Daye was also a strong perimeter threat, making 42 three-pointers, while adding 54 assists and 50 steals. She scored in double figures in all but three games, with a career-high 27 points against Kellogg CC.
Another redshirt freshman, Olivia McKellar, earned All-Conference Honorable Mention after ranking fourth on the team in scoring (8.2 points per game). She led GRCC in three-point shooting percentage (.352) while also contributing 38 assists and 23 steals. McKellar's best game came against Kellogg CC, where she scored a career-high 21 points, including five three-pointers.
Head coach David Glazier praised his players for their achievements. "I can't say enough about Ava's efforts and leadership. She was driven each day to be better than she was the day before. The talent Tia showed is only out shined each day by the person she has become these past two years. Successes over the past two years were influenced greatly by her efforts. Tianna was our silent scorer this season! We would look up and she was leading the team by just taking what the game gave her. Excited for what she does next year. I'm so proud of Liv's efforts firstly to get back on the floor, but then as a leader once she got there. Going to miss her steady production!"
Men's Basketball Honorees
Freshman Marshaun Flakes had a phenomenal season, racking up multiple postseason honors, including All-Region, All-MCCAA, First Team All-Conference, and All-Defensive Team selections. He was GRCC's top scorer, averaging 17.9 points per game, and led the team in assists (95), steals (79), and blocks (33). Flakes scored 20+ points in 10 games, including a school record 53-point explosion against Lake Michigan College, where he hit 9-of-13 three-pointers and recorded 10 rebounds, five assists, and seven steals.
Freshman Tyran Thomas also had an impressive season, earning Second Team All-Conference and All-Freshman Team honors. Playing in all 30 games, Thomas was second on the team in scoring (14.0 points per game), rebounding (5.8 per game), blocks (22), and field goal percentage (.492). He led the team in free throws made (99) and scored 20+ points in eight games, with a career-high 25 points against Marian-Ancilla.
Sophomore Bashir Neely was named All-Conference Honorable Mention after ranking third on the team in scoring (13.4 points per game) and second in steals (1.4 per game). Neely also contributed 2.4 assists per game, with his best game coming against Oakton CC, where he scored a season-high 26 points and grabbed seven rebounds.
Freshman Zeek Jackson joined Neely in earning All-Conference Honorable Mention. He finished fourth on the team in scoring (10.4 points per game) and assists (1.9 per game), while ranking third in steals (1.4 per game). Jackson had two double-doubles on the season, including 25 points and 11 rebounds against Kellogg CC and 17 points and 10 rebounds against Lake Michigan College.
GRCC head coach Joe Fox praised the team's accomplishments and the recognition his players received. "I'm proud of these accolades for our student-athletes. All four had a huge impact on our success this year, and I am excited to see them honored by the coaches in the league."
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