March 3, 2009 – BIRMINGHAM, AL – Morehouse center Kenney Boyd was voted First Team all-conference, by the SIAC basketball coaches. Then the big man from Meridian took it a step further – he was named the SIAC Player of the Year.

Throughout the season, the 6’-8” senior demonstrated a rare combination of athletic prowess, court awareness and team leadership. He led Morehouse in points per game (16.5), rebounds per game (9.5) and minutes played per game (34.8). He was second in free throw percentage and blocked shots and tied for second in assists.

Boyd’s six double-doubles in 2008-09 tied him with teammate J.P. Felder in that category.

Boyd garnerned the POY honor, despite the Maroon Tigers’ disappointing 9-18 season record. He also earned the admiration of his coaches and teammates, and the respect of opposing players and coaches who voted for him.

Among the other awards handed out at the SIAC pre-tournament banquet, Morehouse sophomore Marcus Wedge was named to the SIAC All-Academic Team.

The 6’-3 guard from Landover, MD is a Marketing major and boasts a 3.7 gpa. Though he missed much of the season with a knee injury, Wedge is expected to fully recovery and be a major player next season.

For the complete list of the All-SIAC men’s and women’s basketball teams, visit www.thesiac.com.