“Our team members know that their coaches care very much about their academics, so we’re very happy to see our students recognized for their efforts,” coach Jimmy King said. “Like in sport, much of that effort occurs out of sight and is anything but fun, but it’s that day-to-day consistent effort that yields results. Congratulations to our Academic All-Big 12 Team!”
Deming and Young were two of 18 student-athletes who were recognized for having a 4.0 grade point average (GPA).
Deming also joins teammates Brownfield and Morgan in receiving first-team honors for the third consecutive year.
To earn first-team honors, student-athletes must maintain a GPA of 3.