Sam Hoiberg of Nebraska Named First-Team Academic All-American
Nebraska guard Sam Hoiberg named first-team Academic All-American
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Sam Hoiberg, a guard for the University of Nebraska, has been named a first-team Academic All-American by the College Sports Communicators. He graduated with a GPA of 3.479 in sports media and communications, becoming the first Nebraska men's basketball player to achieve this honor since 2016.
- 01Sam Hoiberg achieved a GPA of 3.479 in sports media and communications.
- 02He is the first Nebraska men's basketball player to earn first-team Academic All-America honors since 2016.
- 03Hoiberg started all 25 games in the season, averaging 9.3 points, 4.5 assists, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.0 steals per game.
- 04He was also recognized as an honorable-mention All-Big Ten selection.
- 05Hoiberg is one of five first-team selections this year.
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Sam Hoiberg, a guard for the University of Nebraska, has been recognized as a first-team Academic All-American by the College Sports Communicators. Graduating in December with a 3.479 GPA in sports media and communications, Hoiberg stands out as the first Nebraska men's basketball player to earn this honor since Shavon Shields in 2016. Throughout the season, he started all 25 games, averaging 9.3 points, 4.5 assists, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.0 steals per game. Additionally, he received honorable-mention All-Big Ten recognition from both coaches and media. Hoiberg is among five student-athletes selected for this prestigious accolade, alongside players from other universities, including Zuby Ejiofor from St. John’s and Tamin Lipsey from Iowa State.
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Hoiberg's achievement highlights the academic success of student-athletes at the University of Nebraska, inspiring current and future players.
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