MIRE CHATMAN HONORED BY BASKETBALL TIMES

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

Chatman has been named to the All-Southwest Region Team by Basketball Times.

Chatman was one of five players chosen from the region, which includes colleges in Texas and Oklahoma.

Chatman ranked third among NCAA Division I players in both points (26.2 points per game) and steals (3.6 per game) this season. He scored 46 points against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi February 9^th, the fourth highest single-game total among NCAA Division I players this season. His 44 points February 11^th against New Mexico State tied him for the eighth highest single-game total. He was the Most Valuable Player in the San Juan Shootout in Puerto Rico in December, was named to the Division I All-defensive team, Independent Player of the year, and a Mid-Major All-American by CollegeInsider.com, and was named All-District by both the National Association of Basketball Coaches and the United States Basketball Writers’ Association.

The Broncs posted a 20-10 record this season, their best in 12 years, and received consideration for a berth in the National Invitational Tournament.

“That’s great, that’s a big-time honor,” said UTPA Head Coach Bob Hoffman. “Basketball Times is a respected publication, and it’s great to see that they recognized his play. Once again, the awards that have gone to Mire and our team are a credit to him, as well as our team, the athletic program and our entire university. It’s great to see all the hard work pay off once again.”

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