Three Miles men's basketball players were rewarded for their performances during the 2025-26 basketball campaign with plaudits from the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, as announced today by the conference office.

Senior forward Najashi Tolefree was names First Team All-SIAC, senior forward Cameron Jernigan was named Third Team All-SIAC and guard David Williams was named to the SIAC All-Freshman Team. All players were selected by the votes of the SIAC men's basketball head coaches.

Tolefree, from Milwaukee, Wis., was the sole returning player from last year's squad and he showed his leadership on the floor right away. He currently leads the Golden Bears in scoring (16.8 points per game), which is fifth in the SIAC, and is 10th in the conference in rebounds per game (6.8) - one of only two players in the league that is in the top-10 in both categories. He also averages nearly three assists per game, which is second on the team. On three different occasions this season, he scored 27 points in a game, which is his career high.

Jernigan, from Gary, Ind., has been a shot-blocking menace and defensive presence for Miles. He is currently averaging 11.3 points while shooting 59 percent from the field and 80 percent from the free throw line (ninth in SIAC), and a SIAC-leading 9.3 rebounds per game. His 2.3 blocks per game are second in the league and top-25 in Division II, including a season-high seven rejections on Dec. 2 at Morehouse. He had a season-high 15 rebounds against Kentucky State on Jan. 2 and had four other games with 14 rebounds.

Williams, from Detroit, Mich., is Miles' second-leading scorer (12.2) and top 3-point shooting threat (42 3-pointers on 35 percent shooting). His 3.0 assists per game tops the Golden Bears and is ninth in the SIAC. He has started every game of his inaugural campaign and has scored in double figures in 20 of his 26 games, with a season-high 20 points in a big overtime win at Tuskegee on Feb. 14.