Wilcoxson Earns NAIA Defensive Player of the Week
Doane guard Alex Wilcoxson was honored after a week of 19.5 points per game and eight steals in two Crossroads League games.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Basketball
Alex Wilcoxson earned PrestoSports-NAIA Men's Basketball Defensive Player of the Week honors after playing two Crossroads League games last week, including a 31-point performance against No. 1 Grace (Ind.). Across the two games he averaged 19.5 points per game, recording seven rebounds, eight steals, and one block.
Why it matters
The award recognizes sustained two-way production from a Nebraska player at the NAIA level, with Wilcoxson pairing scoring output with defensive activity across a week against ranked competition. For Nebraska basketball followers, it highlights a homegrown guard from Gretna performing at a national level.
Wilcoxson shot 48.1 percent from the field and 66.7 percent from three-point range across two games, dishing out eight assists and logging 74 minutes. The source does not provide his season-long averages for comparison.
The players
Alex Wilcoxson
Alex Wilcoxson is a guard for Doane who is originally from Gretna, Nebraska, and plays in the Crossroads League.
NAIA
The NAIA, headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, is a national governing body that sponsors collegiate athletics and presents conference award honors such as Player of the Week.
The details
Wilcoxson scored 31 points on 11-of-19 shooting in the first game against No. 1 Grace (Ind.), going 6-of-8 from beyond the arc and 3-of-5 at the free-throw line over 36 minutes. He added three steals and one block in the second game, with all three of his rebounds that game coming on the defensive end.
Timeline
Last week: Wilcoxson played two Crossroads League games, including the matchup against No. 1 Grace (Ind.)
November 3, 2026: NAIA published the Defensive Player of the Week announcement
Season Trajectory
The PrestoSports-NAIA Defensive Player of the Week honor is one of the program's weekly recognitions that highlight individual performances during conference play. Wilcoxson's selection reflects a single week's output rather than a shift in his team's standing, which the source does not address.
Wilcoxson's defensive production, including eight steals across two games, is relevant for fantasy and roster evaluations in Crossroads League play. The source does not specify any schedule changes or broadcast details for upcoming Doane games.
The takeaway
Individual two-way production, such as Wilcoxson's combination of scoring and steals, is a measurable way to evaluate a player beyond the box score totals alone. Readers tracking Nebraska-connected athletes can follow conference award announcements for ongoing performance context.
Further reading
For more on the sport, explore our Basketball coverage across the Nebraska region.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NAIA.
