Our picks for the top performers in each region!
June 5, 2026 by Ultiworld in Awards
Today we present our All-Region and Rookie of the Year selections for each of the 10 regions in D-I Men’s. These 80 names represent group of players who, whether their teams made Nationals or not, deserve special mention for their on-field excellence.
In the grand tradition of the now-defunct player voted All-Region awards of yesteryear, we relish the opportunity to recognize a wide range of talented competitors across the country based on their contributions and impact from the entirety of the season. Using our regional reporters, game film, and talking to folks on the ground in each region, we compiled our would-be selections for each region based on production prior to Nationals.
Got your own opinions on who should be All-Region? Our All-Region Discussion Threads are open.
Contributing writers: Graham Gordon, Aidan Thomas, Josh Katz, and Edward Stephens
Atlantic Coast

All-Region
Matthew Barcellos (North Carolina)
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