ST. LOUIS – University of Evansville senior AJ Casey earned a spot on the All-Missouri Valley Conference Third Team on Wednesday when the league announced its postseason awards.
 
In his first season with the Purple Aces, Casey averaged 13.2 points per game but excelled in conference games, raising his average to 16.1 PPG. He was named the MVC Player of the Week on Monday in a week highlighted by a career-high 37 points against Valparaiso where he hit the game-winning triple at the buzzer.
 
His previous career game was a 28-point effort in the win over Illinois State. Entering Arch Madness, Casey has scored seven or more points in 21 out of 23 games.
 
He has posted two double-doubles on the season with 17 points and 11 boards at UNI before his 37-point, 11-rebound effort against the Beacons. Casey ranks in the top ten in the Valley in rebounds, field goal percentage, steals, and offensive rebounds.