Pleasant, Kohl earn All-Academic selections
3/30/2021 10:02:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Frisco, Texas - The Southland Conference announced their 2021 All-Academic selections for men's basketball on Tuesday morning with two Wildcats landing on the first team. Both Kolton Kohl and Joe Pleasant earned a place on the first team after finding success both on the court and in the classroom.
Kohl was an automatic selection after being named to the All-Conference first team and maintaining a 3.0 GPA in his MBA program. Pleasant earned his second all-academic first team selection after maintaining a 3.2 GPA as a Business Management major.
This is the second-straight year where the Wildcats have placed two players on the All-Academic First Team, last season Pleasant joined Payten Ricks on the first team.
Student-Athlete of the Year Gavin Kensmil headlines the 2020-21 #SouthlandStrong Men's ?? All-Academic Teams?? #AxeEm pic.twitter.com/cDyzw4aGXw
— Southland Conference (@SouthlandSports) March 30, 2021
Season Highlights
- 24-5 record
- First team All-Conference selection
- First team All-Academic selection
- 3.0 GPA
- Southland Conference Tournament champions
- First round NCAA Tournament win over Texas
- Undefeated at home
- Season-high 21 points at UCA
Season Highlights
- 24-5 record
- Second team All-Conference selection
- First team All-Academic selection
- 3.2 GPA
- Southland Conference Tournament champions
- First round NCAA Tournament win over Texas, hit game-winning free throws
- Undefeated at home
- Career-high 24 points against Sam Houston
