Former Nansemond River High School basketball standout Ashton Moore is nearing the end of his collegiate career at The Citadel, and he recently garnered some rare accolades that allude to the kind of legacy he has created as a Bulldog.

He recently became only the fourth player in program history to be named to the media’s All-Southern Conference first team. In a separate honor, he also became only the 10th different Bulldog to be recognized by the league’s coaches as an all-conference performer.

“It feels great,” Moore said. “It’s definitely a great accomplishment.”

He said he was very honored to be mentioned with the great names of The Citadel’s past, which include Cameron Wells, Demetrius Nelson and Patrick Elmore.

“The hard work that I’ve actually put out, it’s actually paying off,” he said.

Bulldogs coach Chuck Driesell said that upon learning Moore had received the all-conference first team honor, “I was really proud of him, and it’s a heck of an accomplishment.”

“For an athlete at The Citadel to garner that type of award, it’s a big deal,” he later added. “It couldn’t happen to a more deserving young man.”

Considering what it was about his game the media and coaches took note of, Moore said, “If I had to choose, probably my overall consistent level of play at both ends of the floor.”

The senior guard started all 29 games this season and currently leads the Bulldogs in at least eight major categories, which include minutes played (1,093), points (531), points per game (18.3), field goals made (171), three-pointers made (79), free throws made (110), assists (105) and steals (29).

“I think he’ll always be remembered as one of the best scorers, offensive threats, that the school has seen,” Driesell said, also referring to Moore as a go-to guy, a multi-dimensional player and someone “who worked really hard to become a good defensive player.”

He also added, “I think people will remember how exciting he was and fun to watch.”

One of the most recent reminders came in a 74-73 victory over visiting East Tennessee State University (16-13, 8-10) on Feb. 26. He engaged in a duel with Buccaneers senior guard Jalen Riley during the final minutes of the game.

“Those are the types of moments I live for as a collegiate basketball player,” Moore said.

The two went back and forth, having a hand — either through a basket or assist — in six lead changes that occurred in the final two minutes and 17 seconds.

Moore had the last word, hitting a 20-foot jumper with 1.8 seconds to go for the win.

The regular season is now over for the Bulldogs (11-18, 6-12), but the postseason awaits.

“There’s only one main goal now, and that’s to ultimately be Southern Conference tournament champion,” Moore said, later noting, “From the beginning of the season, that was our ultimate goal.”

The Citadel begins its play in the conference tournament tonight, facing Furman University (8-21, 5-13) in Asheville, N.C.