Nebraska Basketball Development Association

The NBCA Player and Coach of the Year are chosen by a vote of the Nebraska Basketball Coaches Association members each year. The winners are recognized over the Memorial Day weekend during the Junior Tournament. All coaches who are members of the NBCA are eligible to be nominated by their peers.

The Nebraska Basketball Development Association, Inc., with total funding from the families of Dean and Patty Muhleisen, offers one scholarship of $500 to the college attended by a senior who has participated in the NBDA-sponsored athletic programs. This scholarship is given in memory and honor of Dean and Patty Muhleisen. They were avid supporters of the sport of basketball and the NBDA. This scholarship has been developed to help support a student athlete who has committed to enrolling as a full-time student at a two or four year institution. All applicants need to be in need of financial assistance (not on a full-ride scholarship); possess basketball ability while showing good sportsmanship and a passion for the game; and having demonstrated qualities of leadership, character, citizenship, and academic ability. Applications are sent out to senior student-athletes who then proceed by filing the information. The applications are then screened by the Muhleisen family and a NBDA Scholarship Committee. The winner of this scholarship award is also recognized over Memorial weekend.

All winners - NBCA Player of the Year, NBCA Coach of the Year, and the Muhleisen Scholarship recipient - are awarded a plaque from the NBDA which cites their achievements.


2000 -- Dave Oman, Grand Island 2001 -- Ed McPherren, Lincoln East 2002 -- Curt Carlson, Norris Paul Johnson, Wahoo Neumann 2003 -- Russ Uhing, Lincoln High 2004 -- Paul Beranek, Ravenna 2005 -- Mark Hrabik, Syracuse 2006 -- Mark Watton, David City Aquinas 2007 -- Tim Cannon, Omaha Bryan 2008 -- Terry Warner, Elmwood - Murdock 2009 - Jerry Eikhoff, Hampton 2010 - Ben Ries, Norfolk	2000 -- Richard Ross, Lincoln High 2001 -- Jimmy Motz, Lincoln Northeast Jake Muhleisen, Lincoln Southeast 2002 -- Wes Wilkinson, Grand Island 2003 -- Nick Bahe, Lincoln Southeast 2004 -- Jacob Chandler, Ralston 2005 -- Ryan Moore, Beatrice 2006 -- Matt Hill, Lincoln Southeaast 2007 -- Mitch Albers, Papillion LaVista 2008 -- Wes Eikmeier, Fremont Bergan 2009 - Greg Smith, Ralston 2010 - Brady Lollman, Norfolk	2003 -- Brent Cole, Auburn 2004 -- Jacob Chandler, Ralston 2005 -- Drew Dahlin, Lincoln East 2006 -- Waid Vontz, Cambridge 2006 -- Mitch Carstens, Grand Island 2007 -- Tyler Peterson, Louisville 2007 -- J.C. Hall, Omaha Bryan 2007 -- Tyler Horky, Kearney 2008 -- Mike Fox, Beatrice 2008 -- Kendal B ender, Humphrey St. Francis 2009 -- Taylor Price, Lincoln Southeast 2010 -- Mike Dentlinger, Millard North

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