University of Kentucky Student-Athletes Excel on Southeastern Conference First-Year Academic Honor Roll

Strategic Insights -

A total of 83 student-athletes from the University of Kentucky's 22 sponsored athletic programs have been recognized on the Southeastern Conference First-Year Academic Honor Roll, with Commissioner Greg Sankey recently announcing the list. This number ranked second highest in the league. To qualify for the honor roll, student-athletes must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above at their institution, be on scholarship or a letter winner, have completed 24 semester hours of non-remedial credit, and have been a member of the varsity team for the sport's entire NCAA Championship segment.

Key Takeaways:

  • The University of Kentucky had the second-highest number of student-athletes recognized on the Southeastern Conference First-Year Academic Honor Roll, with a total of 83.
  • Student-athletes must meet four specific criteria to qualify for the honor roll: a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above, being on scholarship or a letter winner, completing 24 semester hours of non-remedial credit, and being a member of the varsity team for the entire NCAA Championship segment.
  • The Southeastern Conference First-Year Academic Honor Roll is based on grades from the 2014-15 academic calendar.
  • Among the Kentucky student-athletes recognized were Devin Booker, Trey Lyles, and Karl-Anthony Towns from men's basketball, and Erin Rethlake, Brooklin Hinz, and Alexis Jennings from women's basketball.
  • A total of 822 student-athletes across the SEC were awarded a spot on the honor roll for their academic achievements.

Statistics:

  • 83 student-athletes from the University of Kentucky's 22 sponsored athletic programs were recognized on the Southeastern Conference First-Year Academic Honor Roll.
  • 822 student-athletes across the SEC were honored for their academic achievements from 2014-15.
  • The South Carolina Gamecocks had the highest number of student-athletes recognized, with 90 students.
  • The University of Kentucky's men's basketball team had several student-athletes recognized, including Devin Booker, Trey Lyles, and Karl-Anthony Towns.
  • The women's basketball team had three student-athletes recognized, including Erin Rethlake, Brooklin Hinz, and Alexis Jennings.

Sources:

  • Press Release, University of Kentucky, "SEキュUDENT-ATHLETES FROM 22 UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY PROGRAMS EARN SPOTS ON SEC FIRST-YEAR ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL." July 2.
  • Southeastern Conference, "2014-15 First-Year Academic Honor Roll."