MEN'S BASKETBALL: Jayce Lowman, RJ Smith named Academic All-District

010423.S.BP.BSUMBB RJ Smith.jpg — Bemidji State fifth-year RJ Smith (10) takes the ball up the court during the second half against Minot State on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, at the BSU Gymnasium.

By Pioneer Staff Report

February 24, 2023 at 9:22 AM

BEMIDJI – Two members of the Bemidji State men's basketball team were recognized as College Sports Communicators (CSC) 2022-23 Academic All-District Team selections. Jayce Lowman and RJ Smith each earned the award for the first time in their collegiate careers.

The award recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the court and in the classroom and recognizes student-athletes in all four NCAA Divisions. Academic All-District honorees advance to the CSC Academic All-America ballot. First, second and third-team Academic All-America honorees will be announced in mid-March.

120722.S.BP.BSUMBB Jayce Lowman.jpg — Bemidji State sophomore Jayce Lowman (20) dribbles with the ball during the first half against Minnesota Duluth on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at the BSU Gymnasium.

To be nominated, a student-athlete must be a starter or important reserve with at least a 3.50 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) at his or her current institution. Nominated athletes must have participated in at least 50% of the team's games.

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MEN'S BASKETBALL: Jayce Lowman, RJ Smith named Academic All-District

Bemidji State's Jayce Lowman and RJ Smith were recognized as College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team selections for the first time in their collegiate careers.