ESU Bulletin Archive
Alijah Comithier of the Emporia State men’s basketball team was named on the Bevo Francis Top 100 Award Watch List on Jan. 15. This award is given each year to a player with the finest overall season within Small College Basketball.
The Bevo Francis award will be given across multiple divisions including DII-III, NAIA, USCAA I-II, and NCCAA DI-II. The top 50 players will be announced on Feb. 15, followed by the top 25 on March 15.
Comithier has been a vital addition to the Emporia State men’s basketball team since transferring to ESU for his junior year and the 2022-2023 season. So far this season, Comithier has contributed a total of 325 points, 20 steals, and 11 blocks. He also holds an individual game high with a total of 10 assists and ties Atavian Butler for total free throws made in a single game with nine.
During the 2022-2023 season, Comithier racked up a total of 466 points throughout the season and averaged 14.6 points per game. Comithier also helped the Hornets to a MIAA semifinals run and a final record of 23-9.
Before transferring to Emporia State, Comithier played two years at UC Colorado Springs. Throughout his two years at Colorado Springs, he was named First Team All-RMAC and received a RMAC Offensive Player of the Week award. Comithier also held a top ten spot for average points in UCCS conference with an average of 19.1 points per game.