COLLEGEINSIDER.COM HONORS MIRE CHATMAN

EDINBURG, TX–The University of Texas-Pan American senior guard Mire Chatman (Garland, TX/South Garland HS/Southwestern Christian JC) has received his first post-season honor.

Chatman has been named Independent Player of the Year by CollegeInsider.com, the group that ranked the Broncs as high as 14^th in their Mid-Major Top 25 Poll this season.

Chatman finished the regular season averaging 26.2 points per game and 3.6 steals per game. He ranked third and fourth, respectively, among NCAA Division I players in those categories. He was named second team National Association of Basketball Coaches/Pontiac All-District Nine, and was the only player from an independent team to be so honored this season. His 46 points against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranked as the third highest single-game scoring total in Division I this year, while his 44 points against New Mexico State tied him for seventh best.

“It’s a great honor,” said Chatman. “I give all the glory to the team and to the coaching staff, for having confidence in me this year. It’s really a great honor. 

“Mire definitely had an amazing year,” said UTPA Head Coach Bob Hoffman. “His performance, coupled with the ability of our team to find him made for a unique season. Mire was an integral part of our success, and helped make things happen for us this year. I’m happy for him. Any time someone can do the things he can do, where he has rebounds, assists and steals in addition to points, and get noticed for that, it’s a good situation.”

“Mire Chatman is an outstanding young man who has been a key contributor to the rebirth of not only Bronc basketball, but the entire UTPA athletic program,” said UTPA Director of Athletics William J. Weidner. “He is most deserving of this prestigious award. Our entire athletic department and The University of Texas-Pan American are most proud of Mire’s accomplishments.”

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