The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) has once again spotlighted academic distinction in men's college basketball, unveiling its annual Honors Court and celebrating programs that meet rigorous scholarly standards.
This year, five Owl student‑athletes — Nick Anderson, Cole Andrews‑Heitz, Trae Broadnax, Dallas Hobbs and Jimmy Oladokun, Jr. — earned places on the Honors Court after posting cumulative GPAs of 3.2 or higher for the 2024‑25 academic year.
Andrews‑Heitz contributed modestly on the court, appearing in two games and recording two points with an assist, while Anderson started every contest, ranking second on the team in scoring at 15.5 points per game and topping the squad in steals and free‑throw percentage.
Broadnax secured the honor for the second consecutive season and made history as the first player in school history to lead the team in points, rebounds, assists and steals, underscoring a rare blend of statistical dominance and academic commitment.
Hobbs saw limited action, playing in nine games before a season‑ending injury, and Oladokun appeared in all 31 games, delivering 4.3 points per contest while ranking second on the team in rebounds.
A Legacy of Academic Excellence
The Owl men's basketball team also captured the NABC Team Academic Excellence Award for the 13th time in the past 14 seasons, a testament to the program's sustained focus on scholarship alongside competition.
The award, which requires a team GPA of at least 3.0, reflects the collective dedication of the roster to maintain high academic standards throughout a demanding schedule.
Founded in 1927 by coaching legend Phog Allen, the NABC now boasts nearly 5,000 members, primarily university and college men's basketball coaches, who champion both the sport and the academic development of student‑athletes.