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Fourteen UT student-athletes named 2020 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars

Awards honor undergraduate students of color who exemplify the highest standards of scholarship, athleticism and humanitarianism.

AUSTIN, Texas — A total of 14 University of Texas student-athletes have been named Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars for the 2019-20 season. The awards honor undergraduate students of color who exemplify the highest standards of scholarship, athleticism and humanitarianism.

UT's 14 honorees include: Joanne Allen-Taylor (women's basketball), Claudine Blancaflor (women's track & field), Diana Cañas (rowing), Logan Eggleston (volleyball), Kamaka Hepa (men's basketball), Roschon Johnson (football), Moro Ojomo (football), Paola Pineda (women's swimming & diving), Beth Ramos (women's track & field), Ishan Rison (football), Samantha Shulhan (women's track & field), Tecora Turner (soccer), Jaylene Vu (women's track & field) and Kelly Xac (women's golf).