McLean County Times

Junior Nick Roper was named the Most Valuable Player for the Illinois Wesleyan University men's basketball team at their annual awards banquet on April 14. Head coach Ron Rose also awarded letters to 16 student-athletes during the event.

The Illinois Wesleyan Titans concluded the 2023-24 season with a 19-8 overall record, securing the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Regular Season Championship with a 14-2 league record.

Roper, who is a nominee for the CCIW's Most Outstanding Player, had an impressive season. He led the Titans with an average of 12.4 points per game and 5.9 rebounds per contest. His shooting accuracy stood at 51.2 percent from the floor and 34.5 percent from three-point range. Roper was named First Team All-CCIW and received recognition as Player of the Week twice during the season. Additionally, he earned All-Region honors from both NABC and D3hoops.com.

Roper was one of four players from Illinois Wesleyan to receive All-CCIW honors in the 2023-24 season. Luke Yoder joined him on the first team, while juniors Harrison Wilmsen and Hakim Williams were selected for Second Team All-CCIW status. All three are expected to return next season alongside Roper.