William B. French Most Valuable Player Award

This annual award recognizes the outstanding individual player in The Tournament based on sportsmanship, ability and overall performance. Presented by the Sons of the American Legion, it is named in honor of Bill French who was an NJCAA All-American at Hutchinson and was selected to the 1960 All-Tournament team. He and his wife, Mary Kay, died in an automobile accident in 1968. A fan favorite during his playing days, Bill played prep basketball at Pretty Prairie before starring at Hutchinson and later at the University of Wyoming.

 

WILLIAM B. FRENCH MVP AWARD  |  1990-99

PLAYER COLLEGE YEAR

Corey Hightower Indian Hills (IA) 1999

Pete Mickeal Indian Hills (IA) 1998

C.J. Bruton Indian Hills (IA) 1997

Eric Martin Sullivan (KY) 1996

Larry Coates Okaloosa-Walton (FL) 1995

Roy Hariston Hutchinson (KS) 1994

Paul O'Liney Pensacola (FL) 1993

Shon Peck-Love Three Rivers (MO) 1992

Mark Morse Arizona Western 1991

Elmore Spencer Connors State (OK) 1990