To qualify for the Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete Spotlight, student-athletes must carry a cumulative grade-point average of 3.30, completed at least one academic year at a Valley institution and must be at least a sophomore in academic standing.
Redshirt freshmen and first-year junior college transfers are not eligible. In addition to the academic qualifications, student-athletes are evaluated on their campus involvement and community service.
JOSIAH STRONG, ILLINOIS STATE
SR., MEN'S BASKETBALL, RECREATION MANAGEMENT, 3.73 GPA
ALLISON DAY, LOYOLA CHICAGO
SR., WOMEN'S BASKETBALL, MANAGEMENT, 3.70 GPA