2025 marks PressBox’s ninth annual Best Of edition celebrating the top people, performances and moments of the year.
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If Navy men’s basketball had to lose in the Patriot League final, we’re glad it came against American, coached by former Maryland star Duane Simpkins.
The Eagles defeated the Midshipmen, 74-52 in March, with Patriot League Tournament MVP Matt Rogers scoring 25 points. American was rewarded with a trip to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2014.
Now in his third year as the head coach at American, Simpkins is looking to build on a season that saw the Eagles go 22-13 overall and 13-5 in the Patriot League.
See Also:
• Duane Simpkins, Donny Lind And Ryan Odom Talk March Madness
Photo Credit: Courtesy of AU Athletics
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