Phillip Malatare of Arlee - Cascade Conference Player of Year

[mthoopsfan]

Former Griz recruit.

"He averaged 19.9 a game to lead the CCC.

Malatare was also in the top 10 in the conference in rebounds, field goals, steals and 3-pointers. He dished out 63 assists and shot 81.5 percent from the free-throw line.

The Mountaineers were second in the CCC with a 16-6 record and took second in the postseason tournament, earning a spot in the upcoming NAIA National Tournament. Tuesday's award followed Malatare’s 2021-22 Newcomer of the Year recognition.

Malatare joined Eastern Oregon in La Grande in 2021 after playing two seasons at North Idaho. He earned honorable mention All-American honors as a junior."

https://missoulian.com/sports/arlee-native-phillip-malatare-named-cascade-collegiate-conference-player-of-the-year/article_a8285f79-9ab2-5c0c-9ce8-5b5df0370d1c.html#tracking-source=home-sports

 

[THE BETCH]

Excellent example of an outstanding high school player finding the correct level of college competition and continuing that excellence.

 

[Mousegriz]

Excellent example of an outstanding high school player finding the correct level of college competition and continuing that excellence.

Wish he'd have gotten a shot at UM but your observation is probably correct. This young man should be proud. Has had lots of attention over the past few years and handled it very well.

 

[Grizrunr]

Love to see a fellow Warrior succeed. Congrats to Phil.

 

[UncleRico]

Former Griz recruit.

"He averaged 19.9 a game to lead the CCC.

Malatare was also in the top 10 in the conference in rebounds, field goals, steals and 3-pointers. He dished out 63 assists and shot 81.5 percent from the free-throw line.

The Mountaineers were second in the CCC with a 16-6 record and took second in the postseason tournament, earning a spot in the upcoming NAIA National Tournament. Tuesday's award followed Malatare’s 2021-22 Newcomer of the Year recognition.

Malatare joined Eastern Oregon in La Grande in 2021 after playing two seasons at North Idaho. He earned honorable mention All-American honors as a junior."

https://missoulian.com/sports/arlee-native-phillip-malatare-named-cascade-collegiate-conference-player-of-the-year/article_a8285f79-9ab2-5c0c-9ce8-5b5df0370d1c.html#tracking-source=home-sports

This is awesome. Those Arlee teams were pretty special.

 

[Dillon]

Former Griz recruit.

"He averaged 19.9 a game to lead the CCC.

Malatare was also in the top 10 in the conference in rebounds, field goals, steals and 3-pointers. He dished out 63 assists and shot 81.5 percent from the free-throw line.

The Mountaineers were second in the CCC with a 16-6 record and took second in the postseason tournament, earning a spot in the upcoming NAIA National Tournament. Tuesday's award followed Malatare’s 2021-22 Newcomer of the Year recognition.

Malatare joined Eastern Oregon in La Grande in 2021 after playing two seasons at North Idaho. He earned honorable mention All-American honors as a junior."

https://missoulian.com/sports/arlee-native-phillip-malatare-named-cascade-collegiate-conference-player-of-the-year/article_a8285f79-9ab2-5c0c-9ce8-5b5df0370d1c.html#tracking-source=home-sports

This is awesome. Those Arlee teams were pretty special.

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