Sene Named NBA D-League Co-Defensive Player Of The Year

April 10, 2008 - NBA G League (G League)
Idaho Stampede News Release


BOISE, Idaho - The NBA Development League announced today Sonics center Mouhamed Sene has been named 2008 NBA Development League Co-Defensive Player of the Year. Selected by the league's head coaches, Sene shares this year's award with the Miami Heat/Los Angeles D-Fenders' Stephane Lasme. As the first Seattle Sonics player to win the award, Sene also shares the distinction of being the first international player to be named NBA Development League Co-Defensive Player of the Year with Lasme, a Gabonese native.

"It's an honor to win this award and be acknowledged for all the hard work I've put into improving on the defensive end of the floor," Sene said. "I appreciate being recognized by the league and being able to represent Senegal."

Sene, who was named All D-League Honorable Mention this past Sunday, appeared in 27 games with the Idaho Stampede this season, averaging 12.1 points, 8.9 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in 27.5 minutes per game. He recorded nine double-doubles (points/rebounds) and eleven games with double-figure rebounds for Idaho this season.

"Mouhamed protected the paint very effectively and did a fantastic job of controlling the defensive boards when he was in the game," said Stampede head coach Bryan Gates. "He did a great job not only blocking shots, but also of adjusting shots."

NBA DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR WINNERS

2008 Mouhamed Sene Idaho Stampede

2008 Stephane Lasme Los Angeles D-Fenders

2007 Renaldo Major Dakota Wizards

2006 Derrick Zimmerman Austin Toros

2005 Derrick Zimmerman Columbus Riverdragons

2004 Karim Shabazz Charleston Lowgators

2003 Mikki Moore Roanoke Dazzle

2002 Jeff Myers Greenville Groove



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