Koonkaew scored a career-high 29 points to help lead the Falcons to an 81-74 win over Hamline University (Minn.) Dec. 14 at the Karges Center. He came off the bench and finished 9-of-16 from the field, including 1-of-2 from behind the arc and 10-of-12 from the line. Koonkaew also led the Falcons with five assists and added five rebounds and one steal. He had just one turnover in 28 minutes of playing time.
Also nominated:
UW-La Crosse, Jordan Rumpel, Junior, Forward, Arcadia, Wis.
UW-Platteville, Eric Wall, Senior, Forward, Kaukauna, Wis.
UW-Stout, Mahlon Thomas, Senior, Forward, Brooklyn Park, Minn. (Park Center)
UW-Superior, Marcus Helland, Senior, Guard/Forward, Baldwin, Wis. (Baldwin-Woodville)