BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | Florida A&M men's basketball's guard MJ Randolph has been named the SWAC Player of the Year in the Rattlers' first season as a member of the SWAC. Randolph was also named All-SWAC First Team. Randolph is the first Rattler to win a conference player of the year award since Delon Turner in 1992.
 
"I'm extremely happy for MJ," said head coach Robert McCullum. "His selection as SWAC Player of the Year speaks volumes about his work ethic and consistency as he progressed from MEAC Freshman of the Year to SWAC Player of the Year.
 
"While there are so many outstanding players in the SWAC, MJ's all-around game is what distinguishes him. And for added measure, MJ graduated Summa Cum Laude in three and a half years."
 
MJ Randolph has impacted the Rattlers in all aspects of the game as he led the SWAC in points per game, 3rd in field goal percentage, 4th in assists per game, 5th in steals per game, 5th in defensive rebounds per game, and 9th in rebounds per game. Randolph scored 30+ points three times and 20+ points 14 times. This season, Randolph also had two double-doubles as he had 22 points and ten rebounds versus Texas Southern and 21 points, ten assists, and nine rebounds versus LeMoyne-Owen. Randolph earned a weekly SWAC honor five times this season, more than any SWAC player.

"Being named SWAC Player of the Year is a blessing!" said guard MJ Randolph. "There are many great players in the SWAC, so I am honored to receive this award. Winning reveals all the hard work and sacrifices made behind the scenes.

"First, I would like to thank God because he gave me this gift, my coaching staff who believed in me and gave me a chance, my teammates, which I couldn't have done this without, and my family for unwavering support. The combination of patience and being humble through difficult times has paid off! #RemainHumbl3"

Randolph and the Rattlers look to win the SWAC Championship in their first season in the SWAC as they enter the tournament as a 4-seed. The Rattlers play Alabama A&M Thursday, March 10 at 8:30 p.m. Central at Bartow Arena.
 
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