Loreto College’s Michael Anumba has been named the EABL’s West Conference Defensive Player of the Year.

The Manchester Magic point guard was also named to the All-West Second team, led the league in steals at an impressive 4.5 per game, which supplemented his 13.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game.

Anumba said it was “a privilege to be recognised” by the EABL.

He added: “I’m really proud considering the talent on display week in week out. I could have never made it without my team-mates and my coach. The merit goes to them also.”