Another honor for Cal Poly’s Gordon

Senior forward Larry Gordon (Pomona) earned his second All-American honor this postseason when he was named a first-team Division II Bulletin’s All-American.

 

            The Division II Bulletin is the monthly newsletter of Division II men’s basketball.

 

            Gordon wrapped up his four-year career in style by leading Cal Poly Pomona to a runner-up finish at the NCAA Division II Elite Eight Championship. It marked the best finish in school history and Gordon was at the forefront.

 

            Gordon, the CCAA’s Most Valuable Player, finished the season averaging 15.7 points and 10.4 rebounds a contest for the Broncos (25-8), who defeated three straight top-12 teams en route to last Saturday’s title game against top-ranked and unbeaten Findlay. In postseason play, Gordon fired 67.6 percent from the floor – a whopping 14-percent higher than his season average of 53.8 percent.

 

            Gordon is the only player in Cal Poly Pomona history to have secured 1,500 points, 900 rebounds, 500 field goals, 375 free throws, 125 steals and 50 blocks. He is the school’s all-time leading rebounder with 958, surpassing the 43-year old record held by Paul Scranton (935).

 

Gordon’s honors this season include: NCAA Elite Eight All-Tournament team, NCAA West Region Most Valuable Player, Daktronics West Region First team, NABC West Region First Team, CCAA First-Team Selection, CCAA All-Tournament, CCAA Basketball Player of the Week (Dec. 15-21) and The Bulletin Preseason All-American

 

Last month, Gordon became just the fifth Bronco to be named an All-American — joining Bill Leedom, Scranton, Terry Ross and Jeff Bonds – when he was named to the NABC All-American team.

 

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