University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Three Bears Earn Big Sky Men’s Basketball All-Conference Honors
3/6/2026 2:05:00 PM | Men's Basketball
FARMINGTON, Utah – Northern Colorado men's basketball was well represented in the 2025-26 Big Sky Conference postseason awards, as Quinn Denker, Brock Wisne, and Zach Bloch each earned conference recognition for their performances throughout the season.
Denker headlined the group as a unanimous First Team All-Big Sky selection, while Wisne was named to the All-Big Sky Second Team and Bloch earned a spot on the Big Sky All-Defensive Team.
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.
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.
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.
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Denker headlined the group as a unanimous First Team All-Big Sky selection, while Wisne was named to the All-Big Sky Second Team and Bloch earned a spot on the Big Sky All-Defensive Team.
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.
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.
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.
FOLLOW THE BEARS: Fans can follow and stay up to date on all the Bear action at uncbears.com and on social media. Follow the Bears on X (formerly Twitter) (@UNC_BearsMBB), Instagram (@UNC_BearsMBB), and Facebook (/UNCBearsMBB).
Players Mentioned
UNC Weekly Press Conference - Steve Smiley (Mar 3)
Tuesday, March 03
Steve Smiley, Quinn Denker and Ciara Piffarerio Press Conference vs Montana
Tuesday, March 03
UNC Weekly Press Conference - Steve Smiley (Feb. 24)
Tuesday, February 24
Steve Smiley, Quinn Denker and Brock Wisne Press Conference vs NAU
Saturday, February 21
