The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
02.18.2016 | Women's Basketball, Student Services
Longhorns tie for the most selections of any school in the Big 12.
AUSTIN, Texas – A league-leading nine University of Texas women's basketball players were named to the 2016 Academic All-Big 12 Women's Basketball Team, which was announced on Tuesday morning.
Texas' Celina Rodrigo and Brady Sanders became three-time first team honorees with Rodrigo also earning Big 12 Academic All-Rookie accolades in 2013. Texas and Oklahoma each placed nine people on the Academic All-Big 12 teams.
First team members consist of those who have maintained a 3.20 or better GPA while the second team selections hold a 3.00 to 3.19 GPA.
To qualify, student-athletes must maintain a 3.00 GPA or higher either cumulative or the two previous semesters and must have participated in 60 percent of their team's scheduled contests. Freshmen and transfers are not eligible in their first year of academic residence. Senior student-athletes who have participated for a minimum of two years and meet all the criteria except percent of participation are also eligible.
FIRST TEAM (3.20-PLUS GPA)
Ariel Atkins
Sara Hattis
Kelsey Lang
Brooke McCarty
Celina Rodrigo
Brady Sanders
Brianna Taylor
SECOND TEAM (3.0-3.19 GPA)
Imani Boyette
Empress Davenport
