
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Fort Hays State Men's Basketball team had five individuals receive NABC academic recognition for the 2022-23 season. Geoff Hamperian, Bjarni Jonsson, Elijah Nnanabu, Gabe Pieschl, and Devin Walker were named to the NABC Honors Court.
The NABC Honors Court includes individuals who have reached their junior, senior or graduate student years academically, while holding a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.
Geoff Hamperian, 3.71 - Health and Human Performance (Exercise Science), Graduate Student
Bjarni Jonsson, 3.37 - Computer Science
Elijah Nnanabu, 3.62 - Health and Human Performance (Exercise Science)
Gabe Pieschl, 3.50 - Health and Human Performance (Sport and Exercise Therapy)
Devin Walker, 3.40 - Health and Human Performance (Sport and Exercise Therapy)
"Education is a core value of the NABC, and we are privileged to recognize these outstanding student-athletes and the coaches and support staff who invest in their development," said NABC Executive Director Craig Robinson. "The hundreds of teams and thousands of players that qualified for NABC academic awards this season are a testament to our sport's ongoing prioritization of success in the classroom."