KANSAS CITY, MO. – Pace University Men's Basketball continued its tradition of academic excellence during the 2025-26 academic year, earning the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Team Academic Excellence Award for the 11th consecutive season while four Setters were named to the NABC Honors Court.

Pace posted a 3.56 team grade-point average during the 2025-26 academic year to earn the Team Academic Excellence Award, which recognizes programs that achieve a team GPA of 3.0 or higher. The NABC Honors Court recognizes junior, senior and graduate student-athletes who maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better. More than 400 programs nationwide received Team Academic Excellence Awards, while over 2,300 student-athletes earned Honors Court recognition for the 2025-26 academic year.

Representing the Setters on the 2025-26 NABC Honors Court were senior Bryce Aierstok, graduate student Jaden Kealey, senior Jabari Nurse and senior Promise Opurum.

The Team Academic Excellence Award marks the 11th consecutive season the Setters have received the distinction, highlighting the team's sustained commitment to excellence in the classroom.

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