Union’s Covington named to AAC’s All-Defensive Team

BARBOURVILLE, Ky. – The Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) released its 2025-26 Men's Basketball All-AAC Team and awards.

Union's Jabari Covington was named to the All-AAC Defensive Team. The Covington, Ky., native averaged 12.1 points, 2.9 rebounds and four assists per game while starting all 28 contests and averaging 31.4 minutes per game.

Kam O'Connor was named to the AAC Champions of Character Team. Jamarion Gaines, Kaleb Hedgepeth, O'Connor, Drew Rhodes and Ali Sakho were each selected to the AAC All-Academic Team.

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