Iowa Lakes Men's basketball player Jeremiah Burke was named to the NJCAA All-American 1st Team this season. He is one of three players from the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) Division II to receive this honor.
Jeremiah Burke was the leading scorer for the Lakers with 14.8 points per game while averaging 9.8 rebounds per game. Burke was named ICCAC Player of the Year, lead the league in rebounds per game and total rebounds.
In addition to Burke's NJCAA All-American First Team honors, he has earned numerous honors throughout his career at Iowa Lakes: named ICCAC Player of the Year, ICCAC 1st Team All-Region his sophomore year, as well as named ICCAC Athlete of the Week.
"It means the world. I am thankful to my coaching staff, teammates, and family. Without them, this wouldn't be possible," said Burke.
Larson shared, "Jeremiah has worked extremely hard at Iowa Lakes on his game, improving tremendously as a three-level scorer, great rebounder, and guard. Jeremiah is a team-first player willing to sacrifice individual stats for the team's good. He is also a positive leader who can communicate with his teammates. I couldn't ask for more as a player or person. Jeremiah is well deserving of this award."
The Lakers finished the season 1st in the conference; winning the Region II Championship and earning a bid to the National Tournament in Danville, IL. The Lakers finished the season with an overall record of 24-10 and 13-3 in ICCAC play.
For a full list of the NJCAA DII Men's Basketball All-Americans go to: https://njcaa.org/sports/mbkb/2022-23/div2/all-americans/index
PHOTO: Photo of Jeremiah Burke attached.
MEDIA: For more information, please contact Head Men's Basketball Coach Troy Larson at (712) 362-7915 or the Iowa Lakes sports information office at (712) 362-7928.