OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- Twenty NCAA men's and women's basketball student-athletes who excel both on and off the court were selected as finalists for the 2017-18 Senior CLASS Award in collegiate basketball. Georgia forward Yante Maten and Mississippi State guard Victoria Vivians were named finalists for the award.
To be eligible for the award, student-athletes must be classified as NCAA Division I seniors and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence: community, classroom, character and competition. An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School, the Senior CLASS Award focuses on the total student-athlete and encourages students to use their athletic platforms to make a positive impact as leaders in their communities.