ECAC Release

DANBURY, Conn. -- Allegheny College senior Caden Hinckley (Boise, Idaho/Mt. Lebanon (Pa.)) isn't done collecting hardware just yet.

On Tuesday, the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) tabbed Hinckley as its Division III Men's Basketball Player of the Year. He was also named to the All-ECAC First Team. 

In 2022-23, Hinckley wrapped up one of the most productive careers in Allegheny history. The Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) Defensive Player of the Year and an All-PAC First Teamer, the 6-foot-8 forward set numerous records and solidified his name on several program leaderboards, all while guiding the Gators to the PAC championship game. In 30 games, Hinckley averaged a double-double for the second year in a row with 16.6 points and 11.0 rebounds per game. He ranked fifth nationally in double-doubles (19), eighth in blocks (80), ninth in rebounds (330), and 14th in blocks per game (2.67). 

Hinckley utilized his lengthy wingspan to set new Allegheny records for blocks in a game (9), season (80), and career (158). He became the first Gator in team history to surpass 300 rebounds in a season and set a career-high with 90 assists this winter. With 1,275 career points, Hinckley will graduate 10th all-time in Allegheny history.

2022-23 All-ECAC Award Winners
Player of the Year: Caden Hinckley, Allegheny
Rookie of the Year: Jaden Gales, Saint Vincent
Coach of the Year: Sean Coffey, Utica