FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Shane Burcar has remained steadfast in his approach, believing accountability and integrity hold the keys to success, on and off the court.

Validation has come not just in winning, but also in the lives he has shaped in six seasons as Northern Arizona's coach.

And if Burcar had any doubts he's doing it the right way, further confirmation came by being named a finalist for the Skip Prosser Man of the Year Award.

“To even be mentioned in that category with some of the guys on that list was — I don’t want to get emotional about it — but it was like, ‘OK, there’s respect NAU,’” Burcar said. "It’s a heck of a job and what we’ve done to get that respect means a lot. It’s an individual award, but it’s really a program award."

Burcar arrived in Flagstaff as an assistant foll

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