Association of Division III Independents Names
2004-05 All-Independent Basketball Teams
STANDISH, MAINE – The announcement of the 2004-05 Division III All-Independent
Men's and Women's Basketball Teams came from Kansas City, Missouri today.
The Association consists of 17 Division III independent institutions that
have joined together to recognize student-athletes at independent institutions
and to provide exempted postseason championship competition in seven sports
in 2004-05.
Coach Rob Sanicola led Saint Joseph's College to a 15-12 record and had
three players recognized by the Association.
Senior Jon Pratt (Gloucester, MA) was named to the All-Independent First
Team after scoring 458 points and averaging a team high 17.6 points per
game. Pratt earned numerous honors including DIII Player of the Week,
Northeast Regional All-Tournament Team and All Tournament Team at the
Maine Event.
Senior captain Steve Monteiro (Ipswich, MA) received Second Team honors
and scored 413 points this season. Monteiro averaged 15.3 points, led
the Monks in rebounds with 7.2 boards a game and was named to the Eastern
Connecticut Tip off All-Tournament Team.
Co-captain Chad Pulkkinen (Windham, ME) earned an Honorable Mention from
the Association. Pulkkinen was third in scoring and second in assists.