DesJean led the Little Giants in scoring this season and tied for second in the NCAC, averaging 18 points per contest. He led the NCAC in rebounding with 9.8 boards per game, and in blocked shots with 61. He also topped the field goal shooting percentage list in the conference, hitting 170-of-285 shots (.596) in 26 games. He scored his 1,000 point and grabbed his 600th career rebound earlier this season to become only the eighth Wabash player to accomplish the feat.
DesJean is the second Wabash basketball player to earn the award in three seasons. Little Giant guard Josh Estelle '02 was named the NCAC Men's Basketball Player of the Year at the conclusion of the 2000-01 season, Wabash's first season as a member of the NCAC. DesJean is also the second Wabash athlete to earn Player of the Year honors this season. Little Giant quarterback Jake Knott was named the Mike Gregory Offensive Football Player of the Year this year.