Sinicki was named the Empire 8 Tournament MVP as he averaged 20 points, nine rebounds and 3.5 blocks. He shot 60.9 percent from the field and a perfect 8-of-8 from the foul line. In the semifinal game, Sinicki scored 14 points, had a team-high 14 rebounds and had a game-high five blocks. In the championship game, he had 21 first half points for the Hawks, connecting on 8-of-9 shots. He finished with a team-high 26 points.