PORTLAND, Ore. – The GNAC announced the 2026 Men's Basketball All-Conference Teams on Tuesday, with Northwest Nazarene's Easton Reagan earning First Team honors, while Jaden Byers and Garrett Hawkes were both named Honorable Mention selections.
Reagan, a redshirt junior guard from Scottsdale, Arizona, collects First Team All-GNAC recognition following a standout season for the Nighthawks. Playing in 27 games, he averaged 19.7 points and 5.6 rebounds per contest while shooting an impressive 52.9% from the field and 37.5% from three-point range. He also connected on 74.2% of his free throws and added 1.6 assists and 1.1 steals per game. Reagan provided consistent scoring efficiency and versatility on the wing throughout conference play.
Byers, a senior point guard from Riverside, California, receives Honorable Mention recognition in his final collegiate season. Appearing in 25 games, he averaged 12.9 points in 23.2 minutes per contest while shooting 45.5% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. He also converted 76.8% of his free throws while adding 2.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game, bringing veteran leadership and steady backcourt play to the Nighthawks.
Hawkes, a senior guard from Ashton, Idaho, also earned Honorable Mention honors after a strong all-around campaign. Playing in 27 games and averaging 27.1 minutes, he posted 9.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game while shooting 45.7% from the field and 37.8% from three-point range. He also knocked down 82.9% of his free throws and contributed 1.1 steals per game, impacting the game on both ends of the floor.
Northwest Nazarene now turns its focus to the postseason, as the Nighthawks head to Bellingham for the GNAC Conference Tournament. NNU will face Alaska Fairbanks on Wednesday the 5th in first-round action, looking to build momentum behind its trio of All-GNAC performers.