NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA. – After a career defined by production on the court and consistency in the classroom, Pace University Men's Basketball graduate student Jaden Kealey has been named one of three finalists for the Northeast 10 (NE10) Conference Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year award.

To be eligible for NE10 Scholar-Athlete of the Year consideration, nominees must be in their final year of athletic eligibility, graduate with a degree in May unless enrolled in a master's program, carry a full-time course load, and hold a minimum final cumulative GPA of 3.30. A committee made up of faculty members and athletic administrators votes on the award.

The conference announced its top three male and female finalists after narrowing down its original pool of nominees released earlier this month. The NE10 will announce the Male and Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year recipients on Monday, June 1, as part of the conference's annual banquet in Colchester, VT., hosted by Saint Michael's College.

Kealey has represented Pace at a high level throughout his time with the Blue and Gold, balancing his role as one of the top frontcourt players in the NE10 with continued success in the classroom. He completed his undergraduate work in communications and continued into graduate studies in business administration, posting a 3.90 undergraduate GPA.

On the court, Kealey developed into one of the most reliable post players in the conference. He averaged 12 points per game in each of the last two seasons for the Setters and earned Second Team All-NE10 honors during the 2025-26 campaign.

His ability to contribute athletically, academically, and as a leader within the Pace community has made him one of the department's top representatives.

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