Delta State forward Terry Leake, Jr. (SR, 6-5, 220, Memphis, TN) is the first Statesmen honoree since the 2009-10 season after averaging 25.5 points and 9.5 rebounds in DSU’s 1-1 week versus Division II competition.
The senior opened the regular season in grand fashion, notching a double-double in an 81-73 setback versus Henderson State. He paced all players with 29 points and pulled down a career-high 13 rebounds in 39 minutes of action against the Reddies. The Memphis, TN native guided the Statesmen to a 72-65, in-region triumph at home over LeMoyne-Owen, via a game-high tying 22 points and six boards in just 25 minutes.