SMU M-Basketball: Robert Nyakundi Named Preseason All-Conference USA
Oct 10 | Men's Basketball
Oct. 10, 2011
IRVING, Texas (SMU) - SMU senior Robert Nyakundi was selected Preseason All-Conference USA second team by the league's coaches, C-USA announced on Monday, the day before the league's Media Day. The forward was also tabbed the Best Shooter in C-USA by The Sporting News and was selected Preseason All-C-USA second team by Lindy's Sports Annuals.
In 2010, Nyakundi was selected Third-Team All-C-USA as he averaged 14.3 points (11th C-USA) while setting Conference USA and SMU records from 3-point range. Nyakundi led C-USA and was second in the NCAA at 49.7 percent (97-195) from beyond the arc. He set the Conference USA record by hitting 54.3 percent on 3-pointers (44-81) during league play. His 97 threes set the SMU record while his average of 2.8 made per game was second in C-USA and 34th in the NCAA. Nyakundi also tied the SMU record by hitting 90.0 percent (72-80) at the line.
The SMU men's basketball team enters 2011-12 following its most successful season in more than a decade. The Mustangs recorded their first 20-win season and first postseason bid since 1999-2000; finishing 20-15 and advancing to the CollegeInsider.com Tournament (CIT) semifinal. SMU had its most wins in Conference USA (8) while leading the league in field goal percentage (48.2, 7th NCAA), 3-point percentage (39.4, 13th NCAA) and free throw percentage (74.2, 38th NCAA). The Mustangs also tied the SMU record with 15 home wins at Moody Coliseum.
The 2011-12 Conference USA Basketball Media Day is Tuesday in Irving, Texas. The C-USA Digital Network will carry free, live streaming of the coaches' press conferences at ConferenceUSA.com. SMU men's coach Matt Doherty is scheduled for 1:50 p.m. These press conferences will also be archived on the conference website.
Conference USA's social media platforms will provide live updates throughout the day. Quotes, notes and photos will be posted via Twitter (@ConferenceUSA1 or #ConfUSABKB) and on the Conference USA Facebook page; plus fans will be able to submit questions to coaches. Fans will also be able to catch men's and women's basketball programming on the C-USA Digital Network as well as the weekly "C-USA Showcase" on Fox Sports Net.
SMU opens the season at home on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. For season ticket information call 214-SMU-GAME (214-768-4263) or visit SMUMustangs.com.
