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Men's Basketball Earns D3hoops and NABC Honors

Johnson, Kolaja, and Head Coach Farid Recognized

New York University's men's basketball team earned D3hoops.com and National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) recognition.  

Head Coach Waleed Farid was named D3hoops.com Region IV Coach of the Year in his first season with the Violets. He led the team to an 18-9 overall record and to the Second Round of the NCAA DIII Tournament. This is Farid's second Coach of the Year recognition, having earned the Region III nod during the 2024-25 season.

Carnegie Johnson was named to the Region IV Second Team by D3hoops.com and to the District 4 Second Team by the NABC. Alongside him, Luke Kolaja earned Region IV Third Team recognition. 

Johnson led the team in assists (109) and points per game (15.2) in his first season with the Violets.  

Kolaja was third on the team in points per game (13.9) and rebounds (5.4). 

Both were also named Second Team All-UAA. 
 

Players Mentioned

Carnegie  Johnson

#1 Carnegie Johnson

G
5' 10"
Junior
Luke Kolaja

#21 Luke Kolaja

F
6' 8"
Graduate Student

Players Mentioned

Carnegie  Johnson

#1 Carnegie Johnson

5' 10"
Junior
G
Luke Kolaja

#21 Luke Kolaja

6' 8"
Graduate Student
F