Scrubb, as in Jayden, from John A. Logan College, named National Player of the Year

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April 10, 2020

Official release from the NJCAA National Office:

Charlotte, NC – John A. Logan’s (IL) Jayden Scrubb has been selected as the 2019-20 NJCAA DI Men’s Basketball Player of the Year presented by TicketSmarter.  Scrubb led the Vols to a 28-5 record this season, including an 18-0 mark in Region XXIV’s Great Rivers Athletic Conference.  The undefeated conference slate marks the first in Vols program history.  John A. Logan ended the season on an 11-game win streak.  

A dynamic scorer, Scrubb led John A. Logan in points per game and steals per game.  Over the course of the season, Scrubb posted eight 30-point performances including a season-high 38 points on February 15 during a 93-83 win at Wabash Valley.  Scrubb boasted an impressive performance in the Vols’ NJCAA Central District final.  The 36-point performance, with a 61.5 field goal percentage, and seven rebounds led to John A. Logan securing the third national tournament appearance in program history and a No. 5 overall seed.

Personal

  • Position – Guard/Forward
  • Class – Sophomore
  • Height – 6’6″
  • Hometown – Louisville, KY

2019-20 Statistics

  • 29 games
  • 21.9 PPG
  • 50.1 FG%
  • 6.8 RPG
  • 2.7 APG
  • 1.5 SPG

2019-20 Accomplishments

  • Great Rivers Athletic Conference Champion 
  • NJCAA Central District Champion
  • NABC NJCAA Player of the Year
  • NJCAA First Team All-American

Up next for Scrubb

Scrubb committed to continue his academic and athletic career at the Universit of Louisville.  Scrubb declared for the NBA Draft on March 25.

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