SALEM, VA – Hartwick senior forward
Jared Suderley (Newport, NY/West Canada Valley) is one of 10 finalists for the prestigious Jostens Trophy that is awarded to an outstanding NCAA Division III men's and women's basketball player who excels on the floor, in the classroom and in the community. The awards presentation is scheduled for Thursday, March 20 at the Salem Civic Center in conjunction with the NCAA Division III men's basketball semifinals and championship in Salem, Va., on March 21-22.
The Jostens Trophy is a national award created by the Rotary Club of Salem, Va. The award takes into account three vital parts: basketball ability, academic prowess and community service. The trophy models the Rotary International motto of "Service Above Self" by recognizing those who truly fit the ideal of the well-rounded NCAA Division III student-athlete. This year's class marks the 17th year the award has been presented.
On the court, Suderley is enjoying the best season of his four year career with the Hawks as he leads the team in scoring (20.4 pts./gm.) and rebounds (10.7/gm.). He leads the Empire 8 in both categories and is in the top 30 nationally. Suderley was named the Empire 8 Player of the Year and the Empire 8 Tournament Most Valuable Player after leading Hartwick to the E8 title and its third appearance in the last four years in the NCAA Tournament.
Additional information on the award can be found at
http://www.odaconline.com/jostens
The ten men's finalists are:
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Richie Bonney, Hobart College |
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Galen Holzhueter, Martin Luther College |
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Trevor Johnson, Nebraska Wesleyan University |
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Dan Kornbaum, Augsburg College |
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Gordon Lyons, SUNY Geneseo |
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Dustin McConnell, Whitworth University |
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Tyler Peters, Wheaton College (Ill.) |
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Ryan Sheehan, Nichols College |
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Jared Suderley, Hartwick College |
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David Thompson, Case Western Reserve University |