Newark- Senator Mike Nozzolio recently presented Javon McCrea with a special New York State Resolution honoring the announcement of Javon being named the 2014 Mid-American Conference Player of the Year. Javon, a recent graduate of the University at Buffalo (UB), played four years for the UB Men’s Basketball team and was named Captain in both his junior and senior years.. Senator Nozzolio has followed Javon's career from his high school years at Newark High School and recently joined him at his 2014 Basketball Academy camp at the Alex Eligh Community Center in Newark. Javon will begin his professional basketball career in Europe.

Pictured are: Senator Mike Nozzolio; Javon McCrea; Shannon McCrea, Javon’s mother; members of the coaching staff and campers.