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Yeovil Jets End of Season Awards

Yeovil Jets End of Season Awards

Women’s Most Improved Player – Dani Brace

Dani showed an improvement in nearly all areas of the game. Her statistics in terms of points, rebounds, assists and steals are all up from the season before. It was Dani’s composure on the court and her effort and willingness to work for the team (that has always been there) but now has an end product, which helped the ladies win. She also cut out the silly turnovers and the bad shots which have been part of her game previously to be a reliable attacking option as well as a solid defender.

 

Women’s Defensive Player of the Year – Kim Turner

After an injury ridden previous season Kim returned to her normal form. She lead the team in defensive rebounding and averaged a huge 8 steals a game. She was also second in blocked shots. Kim’s help defense was a big part of the Jets Women’s unbeaten season as she led the line and organised the team on the court in a man to man or zone defense.

 

Women’s Most Valuable Player – Kim Turner

Kim led the team in all major statistics in terms of scorings, assists, rebounds and steals while being second in blocks. Her presence on the court was missed last season and she bounced back by leading Jets to a perfect record this season. Her team mates look to her to create in the half court and finish on the fast break, while still being a defensive presence and she didn’t disappoint all year.  She had a season high of 35 points while nearly averaging a triple double a game with 24 points 8 rebounds and 8 steals.

 

Men’s Most Improved Player – Runner Up Vince Howarth, Winner Steve Aldridge

Vince improved his offensive game and found his place in the Jets rotations. He didn’t force shots but simply took what the defense gave him and worked hard rebounding and hustling at both ends of the court.

Steve improved his game in most areas. As a starter he numbers rose dramatically as he got involved in the offense, and into the game, early. Coming off the bench he offered a different option to the Jets other big men and ran the fast break well to convert at the other end. His knowledge of the game has been his biggest improvement however and while he has been frustrated in some games he is starting to do the right things at the right times to help his team win. His play next season could be even more crucial as the Jets will lose 2 other big men from their rotations.

Men’s Defensive Player of the Year- Runner Up Ian Spearman, Winner Vince Howarth

Ian was a defensive spark coming off the bench all season. Often marking the opponents point or shooting guards, Ian’s pressing, hustling and gambling defense confused and frustrated other teams and often led to easy baskets for the Jets.

Vince’s defensive effort was outstanding all season long. Playing often against bigger post players or potentially more athletic players Vince used his body and great footwork to hound and frustrate the opposition. He is a solid defensive rebounders at 7 a game due to good boxing out. He is the best interior help defender as well as constantly talking to his team mates at the defensive end. His presence was sorely missed after a knee injury in the last regular game of the season forced him out of the cup final and playoffs.

 

Men’s Most Valuable Player – Runner Up Ian Spearman, Winner Jason Short

Ian was second in scoring and second in assists for the Jets. His play during the final games of the season was simply superb as Jets suffered knee injuries to Brand, Howarth and Short. Ian’s pace is a huge asset to the team on both ends of the floor as other teams simply can’t keep up with him. His outside shooting was solid all season as he led the team in 3 point field goals made.

Jason led the team in scoring (24), assists (8), steals (4) and blocks (1) and was second in rebounding (11) per game. A knee injury saw a disappointing end to the season as he could perform at the same level in the playoffs as he had for the regular season. He had a season high of 40 in points and had a triple double on 2 occasions. He is often asked to mark the opposing team’s best attacker and moves between point and shooting guard to small forward depending on the Jets line up. His team mates look to him to create for himself and others in the half court, on the fast break and especially at the end of close games to help secure the Jets a win.