Sophomore Matt Pepdjonovic (Quincy, Mass.) of the Suffolk University Men's Basketball team was a first-team All-Conference selection for the 2010-11 season by the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC).
Pepdjonovic finished the season averaging 17.0 points and 13.3 rebounds in 26 games this season for the Rams.
His 13.3 boards per game is ranked third among all NCAA Division-III players, while it is most among GNAC players. His 17.0 points per game average is eighth among scorers in the league.
Pepdjonovic was also one of the league's top defenders averaging 2.1 blocks per game (55 total), while collecting a league best 9.5 defensive boards per game.
Pepdjonovic started all 26 games on the season for the Rams at center logging a team-best 33 minutes per game. During the year, Pepdjonovic posted 17 double-doubles on the year (10th most in the nation) and combined to record at least 20 points and 20 rebounds in a game on three occasions.
In 2009-10, Pepdjonovic was named GNAC Rookie of the Year, while also garnering 3rd team All-Conference honors. Last season The 6'6 center provided a dominant force in the paint for the Rams starting all 25 games and leading his team in points, averaging 13.0 points per game and was one of the leading rebounders in the nation. His 11.6 rebounds per game was ranked ninth among all NCAA Division-III players and was second in the league.
In two seasons with Suffolk, Pepdjonovic has averaged 15 points per game and 12.5 rebounds per game. In 51 games, Pepdjonovic has recorded 29 double-doubles. On January 29, 2011 Pepdjonovic became the 35th player in GNAC history to record 500 career rebounds. He is on pace to finish his career with 1,000 points scored and 1,000 rebounds, a milestone that has been accomplished only one other time in Suffolk University program history.
"Matt's accomplishments in his first two seasons have been astounding, but not surprising given his strong work ethic. He has set the standard both on and off the court for his teammates to follow. We're excited to see what this young man can accomplish in his next two years," said Head Coach Adam Nelson.
The Rams made the GNAC playoffs for the first time since the 2006-07 season finishing in seventh place with a 6-12 record in-league record, while recording an 8-18 overall record on the season.