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| Awarded for | the most outstanding basketball player in the American South Conference |
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| Country | United States |
| History | |
| First award | 1988 |
| Final award | 1991 |
The American South Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year is an award given to the American South Conference's most outstanding player. Both the conference and the award were short-lived and only handed out from 1988 to 1991. Four recipients received the award, three of which played for the University of New Orleans. The American South Conference merged with the Sun Belt Conference following the 1990–91 season.
Winners
| Season | Player | School | Position | Class | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987–88 | Ledell Eackles | New Orleans | SG | Senior | |
| 1988–89 | Randy White | Louisiana Tech | PF | Senior | |
| 1989–90 | Tony Harris | New Orleans | SG | Senior | |
| 1990–91 | Tank Collins | New Orleans | PF | Senior |
Winners by school
| School (year joined) | Winners | Years |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans (1987) | 3 | 1988, 1990, 1991 |
| Louisiana Tech (1987) | 1 | 1989 |
| Arkansas State (1987) | 0 | — |
| Central Florida (1990) | 0 | — |
| Lamar (1987) | 0 | — |
| Southwestern Louisiana (1987) | 0 | — |
| Texas–Pan American (1987) | 0 | — |
References
- "Hawkins tops All-America team". Abbeville Meridional. March 15, 1988. p. 8. Retrieved February 23, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- "White, Grider, Floyd tops among media All-ASC picks". The Daily Advertiser. March 1, 1989. p. 35. Retrieved February 23, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Ragin' Cajuns land three on All-American South teams". Abbeville Meridional. March 2, 1990. p. 6. Retrieved February 23, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Collins, Catalina voted ASC's best". The Daily Advertiser. March 1, 1991. p. 19. Retrieved February 23, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
| American South Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year | |
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