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Shayok named to All-NBA G League third team and All-Rookie team Koumadje, the NBA G League Defensive Player of the Year, named to All-Defensive team The NBA G League announced today that Philadelphia 76ers two-way contract player Marial Shayok has been named to the 2019-20 All-NBA G League Third Team, as well as to the NBA G League All-Rookie Team, while 2019-20 NBA G League Defensive Player of the Year Christ Koumadje has been named to the NBA G League All-Defensive Team. The players earned their respective honors in a vote by the league’s 28 head coaches and general managers. Shayok, the No. 54 overall selection in the 2019 NBA Draft by Philadelphia, appeared in 35 games (33 starts) with the Delaware Blue Coats this season. He averaged 23.0 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 30.0 minutes per contest. The Ottawa native finished third in the league in scoring average and led all rookies in total points (805) and field goals made (309). In November, he was tabbed as the first NBA G League Player of the Week for the 2019-20 season, and was later named to the Eastern Conference Midseason All-NBA G League Team in February. Shayok is the first player in Delaware franchise history to receive All-Rookie honors. Koumadje, a Chad native, became the first player in Delaware franchise history to receive NBA G League Defensive Player of the Year honors on June 17. The 7-foot-4 rookie appeared in 33 games (23 starts), averaging 11.3 points, 10.9 rebounds and a G League-best 4.0 blocks in 26.4 minutes per game. His 133 blocked shots were 37 more than any other G League player and marked a Delaware single-season franchise record. On Feb. 1, Koumadje recorded the only triple-double with blocks in the NBA G League this season, posting 18 points, 20 rebounds and an NBA G League season-high 12 blocks in a 111-103 road victory over the Erie BayHawks. Below are the complete All-NBA G League Teams, the All-Rookie Team and the All-Defensive Team. 2019-20 ALL-NBA G LEAGUE TEAMS FIRST TEAM Jaylen Adams – Wisconsin Herd Jarrell Brantley – Salt Lake City Stars Devontae Cacok – South Bay Lakers Frank Mason III – Wisconsin Herd Jarrod Uthoff – Memphis Hustle SECOND TEAM Donta Hall – Grand Rapids Drive BJ Johnson – Lakeland Magic Josh Magette – Lakeland Magic Johnathan Motley – Agua Caliente Clippers Tremont Waters – Maine Red Claws THIRD TEAM Justin Anderson – Long Island Nets Dusty Hannahs – Memphis Hustle Jemerrio Jones – Wisconsin Herd Vic Law – Lakeland Magic Marial Shayok – Delaware Blue Coats 2019-20 NBA G LEAGUE ALL-ROOKIE TEAM Jarrell Brantley – Salt Lake City Stars Devontae Cacok – South Bay Lakers Donta Hall – Grand Rapids Drive Marial Shayok – Delaware Blue Coats Tremont Waters – Maine Red Claws 2019-20 NBA G LEAGUE ALL-DEFENSIVE TEAM Tacko Fall – Maine Red Claws Trae-Deon Hollins – Grand Rapids Drive Christ Koumadje – Delaware Blue Coats Sir’Dominic Pointer – Canton Charge Kenny Wooten – Westchester Knicks ABOUT THE DELAWARE BLUE COATS: The Delaware Blue Coats are the official NBA G League affiliate of the Philadelphia 76ers. The Blue Coats are named for the legendary 1st Delaware Regiment, which was known for its signature blue combat uniforms and courageous participation in the American Revolution of 1776. The team plays its home games at the all-new 76ers Fieldhouse in Wilmington, Delaware. For ticket information, visit SIXERS.COM/BlueCoats. The Delaware Blue Coats organization is a Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment property. ABOUT THE NBA G LEAGUE: The NBA’s official minor league, the NBA G League prepares players, coaches, officials, trainers and front-office staff for the NBA while acting as the league’s research and development laboratory. Featuring 28 teams with direct affiliations with NBA franchises for the 2019-20 season, the league offers elite professional basketball at an affordable price in a fun, family friendly atmosphere. A record 42 percent of all NBA players at the start of the 2019-20 season boasted NBA G League experience. In fostering the league’s connection to the community, its teams, players and staff promote health and wellness, support local needs and interests, and assist in educational development through NBA Cares programs.