The Saint Leo University men’s basketball program saw two of its student-athletes earn National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court recognition for the 2019-20 season — senior guard Isaiah Hill and junior guard Gintaras Bartaskas.
Hill and Bartaskas were two of just 23 Sunshine State Conference players among the 2019-20 NABC Honors Court. Nationwide, 1,350 men’s collegiate basketball players made the list.
To be a part of the Honors Court, a student-athlete must meet a high standard of academic criteria. The qualifications are, academically a junior or senior and a varsity player; cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 or higher at the conclusion of the 2019-20 academic year; matriculated at least one year at their current institution; and, member of a NCAA Division I, II, III or NAIA Division I or II institution with a NABC member coach.
Hill, a computer information systems major, concluded his athletic eligibility in 2020 after three years on the Lions squad. The Richmond Hill, Georgia, native concluded his career 19th all-time in program history in scoring, with 1,091 points. He also etched his name into the record book in career assists (276) and steals (138).
Bartaskas, a business management major, wrapped up his second year on the squad this past season. The junior from Utena, Lithuania, played in 28 games on the year, averaging 5.8 points and 2.3 rebounds per game
