April 4, 2016
2016 JACK BENNETT AWARD
HOUSTON, TX -- Stillman’s Donte Jackson is the recipient of the 2016 Jack Bennett Award, after leading Stillman to its’ first SIAC title in ten years.
In just his second season, Jackson led Stillman to one of the best seasons in school history. With a 27-6 record, an 18-game winning streak, SIAC Player of the Year, SIAC Newcomer of the Year, SIAC Coach of the Year, and SIAC Tournament Champions, this Tigers team is the most decorated in Stillman history.
The Jack Bennett Award, which represents winning with integrity, is named in honor of former head coach at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
Bennett won five Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference titles, made five NCAA tournament appearances and won two national championships. He’s the program’s all-time winningest coach with a 200-56 record. In 34 seasons as head coach he compiled a record of 480-175.
2023: Chris Wright, Langston
2022: Gary Edwards, Francis Marion
2021: Bill Fenlon, DePauw
2020: Jeff Gard, Wisconsin-Platteville
2019: Jim Crutchfield, Nova Southeastern
2018: Pat Juckem, Wisconsin-Oshkosh
2017: John Pigatti, South Suburban College
2016: Donte Jackson, Stillman
2015: Ryan Marks, Saint Francis Illinois
2014: Gary Grzesk, Saint Norbert
2013: Luke Reigel, Wisconsin Parkside
2012: Larry Anderson, Massacusetts Institute of Technology
2011: Pryor Orser, Colorado School of Mines
