Kensmil and Hawkins Earn Individual Recognition; Lumberjacks Receive NABC Team Academic Excellence Award
7/29/2021 9:58:00 AM | Men's Basketball
NABC Honors Court Release | NABC Team Academic Excellence Release
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Two members of the SFA men's basketball program were named to the 2020-21 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court this week, per a national release from the organization. In addition, the program was also recognized with the Team Academic Excellence award for their efforts in the classroom, marking a banner year for academics within the Lumberjack basketball program.
"First, I'm so appreciative of the NABC for recognizing our program and student-athletes efforts in the classroom", said SFA men's basketball head coach Kyle Keller. "What a great achievement! Secondly, a big thank you to our Academic Services team for their work over the past year during unprecedented times. Finally, what a phenomenal job our players did focusing on the task at hand and controlling what we can control on a day to day basis. Every day was a challenge with so many moving parts, the SFA community can be proud of the "AXE EM" mentality that was continually on display. These honors, along with seeing all five of our seniors graduate only adds to the success of this past season"
Gavin Kensmil and Nigel Hawkins both received recognition on the Honors Court, which consists of juniors or seniors that posted a 3.2 or higher GPA and have spent at least one year at their NCAA Division I, II or III institution. Hawkins is a junior and General Business major, while Kensmil is a senior majoring in Kinesiology.
To earn a Team Academic Excellence Award, the 'Jacks met the criteria of an overall 3.0 cumulative grade point average or better for the 2020-21 season.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Two members of the SFA men's basketball program were named to the 2020-21 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court this week, per a national release from the organization. In addition, the program was also recognized with the Team Academic Excellence award for their efforts in the classroom, marking a banner year for academics within the Lumberjack basketball program.
"First, I'm so appreciative of the NABC for recognizing our program and student-athletes efforts in the classroom", said SFA men's basketball head coach Kyle Keller. "What a great achievement! Secondly, a big thank you to our Academic Services team for their work over the past year during unprecedented times. Finally, what a phenomenal job our players did focusing on the task at hand and controlling what we can control on a day to day basis. Every day was a challenge with so many moving parts, the SFA community can be proud of the "AXE EM" mentality that was continually on display. These honors, along with seeing all five of our seniors graduate only adds to the success of this past season"
Gavin Kensmil and Nigel Hawkins both received recognition on the Honors Court, which consists of juniors or seniors that posted a 3.2 or higher GPA and have spent at least one year at their NCAA Division I, II or III institution. Hawkins is a junior and General Business major, while Kensmil is a senior majoring in Kinesiology.
To earn a Team Academic Excellence Award, the 'Jacks met the criteria of an overall 3.0 cumulative grade point average or better for the 2020-21 season.
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