The Big 12 Conference unveiled its spring 2026 Academic All‑Big 12 honorees, recognizing 16 Oklahoma State University students who meet the league’s rigorous academic standards and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.20.
A season of academic excellence
Among the honorees, senior Drew Blake earned his fourth career selection, joining an elite group of repeat recipients, while sophomore Aidan Meola secured his second accolade. Freshmen are not eligible, but transfers in their inaugural academic year and seniors who have completed at least two seasons of competition are eligible provided they satisfy participation thresholds.
Zane Burns and Danny Wallace were also highlighted for making the All‑Rookie Team with perfect 4.0 GPAs, underscoring the program’s depth of talent and scholarly achievement.
The full roster includes names such as Hudson Barrett, Alex Conover, Brady Francisco, Kai Fyke, Jake Kennedy, Bryce LeBlanc, Ethan Lund, Mario Pesca, Stormy Rhodes, Kollie Ritchie, Evan Saunders, Garrett Shull, Campbell Smithwick, TP Wentworth, as well as the rookie cohort of Terrance Bowen, Zane Burns, Ezra Essex, Remo Indomenico, Parker Jennings, Sebastian Norman, Deacon Pomeroy, Quinn Schambow, and Danny Wallace.
Oklahoma State’s recognition underscores the university’s commitment to developing well‑rounded athletes, a goal shared with the Big 12’s own mission as outlined on its official site.