dedication

Among the 23 honorees, nine UofL student-athletes achieved Academic Team status for the second time in their career. This includes notable players like wide receiver Chris Bell, defensive lineman Ashton Gillotte, offensive lineman Michael Gonzalez, center Bryan Hudson, long snapper Shai Kochav, tight end Josh Lifson, defensive lineman Ramon Puryear, defensive lineman Mason Reiger, and placekicker Brock Travelstead. These players have consistently shown their commitment to academic excellence, and this recognition highlights their hard work on and off the field.

Coach Skinner had high praise for the incoming players, describing them as “students, people, and ballers!” He emphasized their dedication both on and off the court, noting their commitment to excelling in the classroom as well as their fierce competitiveness. According to Skinner, their exceptional skills and explosiveness will have an immediate impact on the team’s performance.