Heart of America Athletic Conference: Season 2025-26
Heart of America Athletic Conference 2025-26
Heart of America Athletic Conference Final: William Penn University - Graceland University 95-90 William Penn University (John Henry): Foday Sheriff, Malik Larane, Daivion Boleware, Javion Belle-McCrary, Alif Bass, Ronsione Thomas, Jake Ingle, Gabe Hora, Asher DeBoef, Chase Page, Javin Tindall, Booka Sidibe, Donovan Rodriguez, Ryan Robinson, Yonis Mohamud, Dijarn Russell-Walters, Cobey Horn Standings 2025-26
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 Mt.Mercy  William Penn University - Champions of Heart of America Athletic Conference 2025-26
Arrived: Daivion Boleware (Grand Valley State University), Javion Belle-McCrary (Shorter University), Chase Page (California State University East Bay), Foday Sheriff (Minnesota State Community & Technical)
Average Height: 189.8 cm (6'2.8'')
Average Age: 22.0
 William Penn Claims 2026 Heart Conference Tournament Championship Title-Mar 3, 2026
The No. 2 seed William Penn University claimed the 2026 Heart of America Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Tournament Championship with a 95-90 overtime victory over No. 1 seed Graceland University on Tuesday evening. William Penn secured its first tournament title since 2023 and adds to its history of success in the event, which includes six overall conference tournament championships. Graceland opened the contest with a 15-2 run and led 46-39 at halftime. The Yellowjackets shot 44.3 percent from the field and 42.1 percent from three-point range, while the Statesmen finished at 42.2 percent from the floor and 40.0 percent from beyond the arc. William Penn responded early in the second half and took its first lead of the game at 49-48 following a three-pointer at the 17:09 mark. The teams traded leads throughout the period. Graceland held a 71-62 advantage with 9:11 remaining, but the Statesmen rallied down the stretch. A three-pointer with 2:58 left tied the contest at 78-78. William Penn converted two free throws with 38 seconds remaining in regulation to even the score at 80-80, and a defensive stop forced overtime. In the extra session, William Penn gained separation midway through the period. A three-pointer at the 3:00 mark put the Statesmen in front 85-82, and they maintained the lead for the remainder of overtime, converting key free throws in the final seconds to secure the win. William Penn held a 44-33 advantage in rebounds and finished with 11 turnovers, compared to nine for Graceland. Both teams conclude the season with 25-6 overall records. William Penn finished 16-4 in conference play during the regular season, while Graceland posted a 17-3 conference mark. With the victory, William Penn earns the conference's automatic berth to the NAIA Men's Basketball National Championship. Graceland also secured a berth to the NAIA National Tournament after claiming the Heart of America Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Regular-Season Title. Courtesy of heartofamericaconference.com Final: Graceland - William Penn 90-95 Semis: Graceland - Central Methodist 79-55 William Penn - Grand View 84-63  All-HAAC Awards 2026-Mar 3, 2026
 Foday Sheriff, forward from the William Penn University, picked up the Player of the Year at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
He received multiple other awards, was named the Newcomer of the Year and was voted to the First Team.
Sheriff averaged almost 17 points and 10 rebounds per game in the league.
He has totalled 5 games of 20 or more points and recorded double-doubles in 12 games on the year.
Sheriff's 30 points against the Northwestern College, IA were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
He won the NJCAA D3 North Plains District championship title in 2025.
Daviyon Gaston, point guard from the Grand View University, was voted the Defensive Player of the Year of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
He collected multiple other honors, was selected to the First Team and Defensive Team.
Gaston registered almost 18 points and over 5 rebounds per game that season in the league.
He has totalled 8 games of 20 or more points and had double-doubles in 2 games on the year.
Gaston's 36 points against the Avila were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
He played in the final of the NJCAA D2 North Central District in 2025.
Cole Bowen, guard from the Graceland University, was chosen to the First Team at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
He was also named to the Defensive Team.
With Bowen's excellent performance, the Graceland University achieved the best record of the season in the league, finishing with an impressive 24 to 5 in the regular season.
Bowen recorded over 18 points and almost 9 rebounds per game over the season in the league.
He has totalled 7 games of 20 or more points and logged double-doubles in 6 games on the year.
Bowen's 27 points against the Peru State College were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
Among many awards he played in the final of the HAAC Tournament in 2025.
He was also selected as the All-HAAC Player of the Year in 2025.
Bowen was selected to the NAIA All-America Second Team in 2025.
He was also selected as the All-GPAC Honorable Mention between 2023 and 2024.
Isaiah Reams, point guard from the Central Methodist University, earned a spot in the First Team of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
He averaged over 18 points and 4 rebounds per game in the league.
Reams has totalled 10 games of 20 or more points on the year and registered 30 or more points in 3 games.
His 39 points against the John Brown were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
He played in the final of the NJCAA D2 Region XVI in 2024.
Devin Davenport, guard from the Missouri Valley College, was voted to the First Team at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
He notched over 20 points and 4 rebounds per game that season in the league.
Davenport has totalled 16 games of 20 or more points on the year and recorded 30 or more points in 5 games.
His 50 points against the William Penn were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
Among many awards he won the NJCAA D1 Region IX championship title for two years in a row (2024 and 2025).
Carson Busch, guard from the Graceland University, was selected to the First Team of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
He registered almost 15 points per game over the season in the league.
Busch has totalled 6 games of 20 or more points on the year.
His 35 points against the Mount Mercy University were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
Among many awards he played in the final of the HAAC Tournament in 2025.
He was selected as the ICCAC D2 All-Region Honorable Mention back in 2022.
Jaxson Fried, forward from the Mount Mercy University, was chosen to the First Team at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
He averaged almost 22 points and 7 rebounds per game in the league.
Fried has totalled 12 games of 20 or more points and had double-doubles in 2 games on the year.
His 35 points against the Waldorf were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
He was selected to the All-HAAC Second Team in 2025.
Raphael Gay, French forward from the Central Methodist University, was named to the First Team of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
He also earned a spot in the Defensive Team.
Gay recorded over 16 points and 8 rebounds per game that season in the league.
He has totalled 7 games of 20 or more points on the year and logged 30 or more points in 2 games.
Gay registered double-doubles in 8 games during the event.
His 33 points against the William Penn were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
He played in the final of the NJCAA D1 Region XI in 2024.
Javaris Moye, guard from the Missouri Baptist University, was voted to the First Team at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
He was also selected to the Defensive Team.
Moye notched over 18 points and almost 4 rebounds per game over the season in the league.
He has totalled 7 games of 20 or more points on the year.
Moye's 30 points against the Mission were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
He won the NJCAA D1 Region XVI championship title in 2024.
Daivion Boleware, forward from the William Penn University, was chosen to the First Team of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
He averaged over 14 points and 6 rebounds per game in the league.
Boleware has totalled 5 games of 20 or more points and recorded double-doubles in 2 games on the year.
His 24 points against the Missouri Valley were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
Among many awards Boleware's team was the regular season runner-up in the MCCAA Western Conference in 2024.
He was selected to the All-MCCAA Western Conference First Team as well as the All-Freshman Team back in 2023.
Player of the Year:  Foday Sheriff (6'4''-F) of William PennDefensive Player of the Year: Daviyon Gaston (6'0''-PG) of Grand ViewFreshman of the Year: Cam Jones (6'4''-G/F) of BakerNewcomer of the Year: Foday Sheriff (6'4''-F) of William PennCoach of the Year: Todd Lorensen of Graceland All-HAAC First Team 2026  Sheriff  Bowen  Reams  Gaston  Davenport  Busch  Fried  Gay  Moye  Boleware Foday Sheriff (6'4''-F) of William Penn Cole Bowen (6'5''-G) of Graceland Isaiah Reams (6'0''-PG) of CMU Daviyon Gaston (6'0''-PG) of Grand View Devin Davenport (6'2''-G) of Missouri Valley Carson Busch (5'10''-G) of Graceland Jaxson Fried (6'7''-F) of Mt.Mercy Raphael Gay (6'7''-F-2003) of CMU Javaris Moye (6'4''-G) of MBU Daivion Boleware (6'6''-F) of William PennAll-HAAC Second Team 2026  Helms  Sullivan  Ferrell Laube  Lado  Lewis  Bryant  Young  Hernandez  Tucker Lukas Helms (6'6''-F) of Grand View Deaglan Sullivan (6'1''-G) of Benedictine, KS Antwon Ferrell (6'0''-PG) of Missouri Valley Brayson Laube (6'3''-G) of Mt.Mercy Victor Lado (6'7''-F) of Peru St. Merquiche Lewis (6'4''-F) of MBU Malachi Bryant (6'2''-G) of MNU Jaxson Young (6'2''-G) of Grand View Runey Hernandez (6'7''-F) of Graceland Myles Tucker (6'2''-G) of BakerAll-HAAC Third Team 2026  LaRue  Belle-McCrary  Roberson  Oghene  Armani  Lamberth  Boutte  Jones  Johnson Brycen LaRue (6'2''-G) of Benedictine, KS Javion Belle-McCrary (6'3''-G) of William Penn Deundra Roberson (6'0''-PG) of Graceland Tyson Oghene (6'6''-G) of CMU Otavio Armani (6'5''-F-2005) of Park Micah Lamberth (6'5''-G) of Graceland Uriah Boutte (6'2''-G) of MNU Jacob LaBounty (6'9''-F) of WWU Cam Jones (6'4''-G/F) of Baker Denim Johnson (6'1''-G) of Peru St.HAAC All-Defensive Team 2026 Gaston Moye Ferrell Bowen  Reynolds Gay Belle-McCrary Daviyon Gaston (6'0''-PG) of Grand View Javaris Moye (6'4''-G) of MBU Antwon Ferrell (6'0''-PG) of Missouri Valley Cole Bowen (6'5''-G) of Graceland Preston Reynolds (6'4''-G) of Benedictine, KS Raphael Gay (6'7''-F-2003) of CMU Javion Belle-McCrary (6'3''-G) of William Penn |
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