University of Hawai’i men’s basketball players Tanner Christensen, Tom Beattie and Akira Jacobs each was recently selected to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team.
In order to be eligible, a student-athlete must have at least a 3.50 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) and must have either competed in 90 percent of the team’s games or be a starter for at least 66 percent of the season.
Christensen, who studies finance, received All-Big West honorable mention after leading the Warriors in several statistics including rebounding, field goal percentage and blocked shots. Beattie (pre-business) led the team in minutes played while starting 24 of 31 games. Meanwhile, Jacobs (kinesiology) played in all but one of the team’s 31 games, finishing second on the team in three-pointers made while serving as one of the team’s top scorers off the bench.
This is great news for the University of Hawai’i basketball team! It’s impressive to see student-athletes excelling both on the court and in the classroom. Tanner Christensen, Tom Beattie, and Akira Jacobs are setting a strong example of dedication and balance. I wonder how they manage to maintain such high academic standards while competing at this level. Do they have any specific strategies or support systems in place? It’s also inspiring to see how each player contributes uniquely to the team’s success. What do you think this recognition means for the program’s future? Keep up the amazing work, Warriors!
It’s impressive to see student-athletes excelling both on the court and in the classroom. Tanner Christensen, Tom Beattie, and Akira Jacobs are great examples of balancing academics and sports. Christensen’s leadership in rebounding and blocked shots while studying finance is particularly noteworthy. Beattie’s consistency in minutes played shows his dedication to the team. Jacobs’ performance as a top scorer off the bench highlights his versatility. It’s inspiring to see how they manage to maintain such high GPAs while contributing significantly to their team. How do you think their academic achievements impact their performance on the court?