For the fifth-straight season, fans of America East men's basketball can voice their opinion on who the best player in the conference is. Voting for the 2013 America East Men's Basketball Fans' Choice Player of the Year awards is now open with voting taking place on the league's Facebook page for the first time.

One player from each of the conference's eight men's teams are listed on the ballot. To vote, visit America East's Facebook page and scroll down to the poll post. Be sure to "like" our page as well to keep track of the voting and stay updated on America East news all year long!

The nominees are:
Mike Black, Albany
Jordan Reed, Binghamton
D.J. Irving, Boston U.
Mark Nwakamma, Hartford
Justin Edwards, Maine
Ryan Cook, UMBC
Ferg Myrick, New Hampshire
Tommy Brenton, Stony Brook
Brian Voelkel, Vermont

Voting for the 2013 America East Men's Basketball Fans' Choice Players of the Year will go until 12 p.m. (noon) on Tuesday, March 5. The winner will be announced that afternoon via release at AmericaEast.com.