University of Lynchburg

A hardworking and versatile forward who played both the four and five positions, Alex Graves was a pivotal piece in Lynchburg’s attainment of the 2016 ODAC Championship. The only First-Team All-American in program history, Graves appeared in every game during his four seasons at Lynchburg. As a freshman in 2012-13, he averaged 5.4 points and 4.8 rebounds per game and was named to the All-Buzz Ridl Tournament Team. He earned Third-Team All-ODAC honors as a sophomore after averaging 12.6 points and 7.1 rebounds, followed by Second-Team All-ODAC recognition as a junior, when he averaged 13.4 points, seven rebounds, and two blocks per game. During his senior season, he led the Hornets to their first ODAC championship since 1979 while averaging 16.2 points and a team-leading eight rebounds per game. He joined the 1,000-point club on December 20, 2015, against LaGrange College and completed his career ranked ninth in program history with 1,322 points and third in total blocks. His 2016 honors included NABC First-Team All-American, D3hoops South Region Player of the Year, D3hoops First-Team All-South Region, ODAC Most Valuable Player, ODAC Tournament Most Outstanding Player, All-State Player of the Year, First-Team All-ODAC, and First-Team All-State.