Stephens is a 6-foot-3 junior guard from Hilltop, Wash.
The Argos went 2-1 at the Cactus Classic in Arizona. Providence lost to the University of Antelope Valley (Calif.) 86-83, and beat Benedictine-Mesa (Ariz.) 90-88 and Embry-Riddle (Ariz.) 87-75.
Stephens averaged 22 points, 4.7 rebounds and 6.7 assists. He was 19 of 54 from the field; 6 of 21, 3-point field goals and 22 of 29 from free throw line. He scored 38 points in the win over Benedictine-Mesa
Also nominated and listed in alphabetical order; Shamrock Campbell of Carroll College, Sindou Diallo of Montana Tech, Ky Kouba of Montana Western and Maxim Stephens of Rocky Mountain College.