This season's MVP award belongs to sophomore Antoine Jenkins, who led the conference in scoring with an outstanding average of 24.3 points per game (2nd in state). Jenkins played an integral role in helping the Hawks to a 26-2 regular-season record as the team prepares for their third consecutive playoff run.
Jenkins was also named as the Offensive Player of the Year, while the Defensive Player of the Year award went to Fullerton College sophomore Harrison Bonner. Bonner was a major force behind one of the state's most formidable defenses this season. The Hornets averaged 6.7 steals, 4.4 blocks per game, while holding teams to a 59-point scoring average.
Coaches Phil Matthews (Riverside City) and Todd Dixon (Santiago Canyon) shared Coach of the Year honors.
2019-2020 Orange Empire Conference Awards:
Coaches of the Year
Phil Matthews – Riverside
Todd Dixon – Santiago Canyon
Most Valuable Player
Antoine Jenkins – Santiago Canyon
Defensive Player of the Year
Harrison Bonner – Fullerton
Offensive Player of the Year
Antoine Jenkins – Santiago Canyon
First-Team All-Conference
Sebastian Castro – Cypress
DJ Houston – Fullerton
Omajae Smith – Fullerton
Amir Davis – Riverside
Justin Motley – Riverside
David Dial – Saddleback
Paul Vilela – Santiago Canyon
A.J. Garrity – Santiago Canyon
David Agba – Santiago Canyon
Jalani Horn – Santa Ana
Second-Team All-Conference
Jacob Eyman – Fullerton
Ronnie Stapp – Fullerton
Austin Carter – Irvine Valley
Zekiah LoVett – Riverside
Melvin Walker – Riverside
Nik Lipovic – Saddleback
Captain Whitlock – Saddelback
Lucas Holden – Santiago Canyon
Paulo Araujo – Santiago Canyon
Ramon Lopez – Santa Ana
Release by Phil Thurman (Fullerton SID/Men's Basketball Representative)