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Francois Prinsloo Named Sun Belt Men's Student Athlete of the Year

MOBILE, Ala. – Francois Prinsloo added to his historic career Tuesday night as he was named the 2023-24 Sun Belt Men's Student-Athlete of the Year at the Sun Belt Honors Banquet.

The 2024 NCAA Champion in the Discus and a 2024 Olympian had a storied career in a Jaguars uniform. The Worcester, South Africa native is a three-time NCAA All-American, three-time NCAA East Regional Champion, a six-time Sun Belt Conference champion, and ranks sixth in the all-time NCAA Discus throw rankings.

"Francois is an incredible athlete and an even better human, head coach Paul Brueske said.