Iowa Lakes Men's Basketball Player Justin Brookens has been named one of three male finalists for ICCAC Student-Athlete of the Year.  The annual award honors one male and one female student athlete in recognition of athletic achievement, academic success, and community involvement. 

"I'm excited about JB being considered for the ICCAC Male Athlete of the Year Award. Having been a part of the ICCAC for 13 years, I'm amazed at the level of athletes within the league. To be considered to be in the top three male athletes is a tremendous accomplishment and a testament to the amount of work JB has put in," commented Coach Larson.

Brookens just completed his sophomore season at Iowa Lakes Community College.  While at Iowa Lakes, he shot 51.7% from the three-point line to finish second in the country.  He was also fifth in the country with a free throw percentage of 87.6%.  He finished fourth nation-wide in made three pointers with 107.  He was named co-ICCAC Player of the Year and earned NJCAA First Team All-American. 

Off the court, Brookens also excelled in the classroom.  He earned Second Team Academic All-Region, signifying a GPA between 3.0 and 3.49.  He was very active in the community.  He served his community by helping elderly residents with chores, assisting at the local food bank, and instructing youth basketball clinics. 

Brookens will continue his educational and athletic career at NCAA Division I Western Illinois University this fall. 

Photo ID: Photo of Justin Brookens 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.