Three Northern Colorado players receive Big Sky men’s basketball postseason honors

Steve Smiley, Head Coach at Northern Colorado Bears Men's Basketball
Steve Smiley, Head Coach at Northern Colorado Bears Men's Basketball
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Northern Colorado men’s basketball had three players recognized in the 2025-26 Big Sky Conference postseason awards. Quinn Denker, Brock Wisne, and Zach Bloch received honors for their performances during the season.

Quinn Denker was selected as a unanimous First Team All-Big Sky player. “Denker turned in one of the most complete seasons in program history, averaging 18.9 points and 7.0 assists per game while shooting 49.1 percent from the field across 29 starts. The graduate guard totaled 547 points and 203 assists on the year, leading the conference in assists and consistently serving as the engine of Northern Colorado’s offense.”

Brock Wisne was named to the All-Big Sky Second Team after a strong season. “Wisne earned Second Team All-Conference honors after producing one of the most efficient seasons in the Big Sky. The forward averaged 16.3 points and 6.3 rebounds per game while shooting a remarkable 56.8 percent from the floor across 30 starts. Wisne finished the regular season with 488 total points and 188 rebounds, giving Northern Colorado a consistent interior scoring presence and rebounding anchor throughout the year.”

Zach Bloch made the Big Sky All-Defensive Team for his defensive play over all games this season. “Bloch was recognized for his defensive impact with a selection to the Big Sky All-Defensive Team. The graduate guard started all 31 games and averaged 11.6 points per contest while contributing across the floor with 44 steals and 72 assists. Bloch’s on-ball pressure and defensive consistency made him one of the league’s top perimeter defenders, while also serving as a key offensive contributor for the Bears.”

Fans can find more information about Northern Colorado men’s basketball at their official website uncbears.com or follow team updates through their social media channels.



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