
The Vikings were red hot ending the first half of conference play, and beginning the second half with six wins in seven games to propel them to a fourth place finish and a spot in the Region V Men's Basketball Tournament. Two Vikings will move on to the next level, and play at four year universities.
-G Chol Deng (University of California State-Monterey): Deng, a native of Sydney, Australia appeared in 29 games (19 starts), averaging 13.6 points per game on the season, and 16.6 points per game in conference. Deng recorded a season high 29 points in a win against Ranger in February, and in the second half of conference play, he had nine straight games scoring in double figures. Deng capped the year with a NTJCAC 2nd Team All-Conference Selection. Deng committed to play at NCAA Division II California State-Monterey, competing in the California Collegiate Athletic Association.
-F Aaron Lemon-Warren (Langston University): Lemon-Warren from Philadelphia, appeared in 28 games for the Vikings a season ago, leading the team in scoring at 18.7 points per game. He averaged 20.4 points during conference play. Lemon-Warren recorded double digit scoring outings in all but seven games, and had four games with 30+ points. He recorded a season high 35 points against Collin in January. Lemon-Warren turned heads at the conference level, earning a spot on the NTJCAC 1st Team, All-Region V Team, and was awarded NTJCAC Newcomer of the Year. Lemon-Warren will take his talents to NAIA Sooner Athletic Conference member Langston University. Langston is coming off a 35 win season, falling one win short of a NAIA National Championship.