Purdue Guard Sasha Stefanovic Named Finalist for 2021-22 Senior CLASS Award
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue basketball's senior guard Sasha Stefanovic was named one of 10 finalists for the 2021-22 Senior CLASS Award, as a student-athlete who excels on and off the court.
To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in community, classroom, character and competition.
Congrats to @Sash_Stefanovic on being named 1-of-10 men's finalists for the @SnrCLASSAward.
— Purdue Men's Basketball (@BoilerBall) February 11, 2022
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Former Iowa star Luka Garza was the recipient of the 2020-21 Senior CLASS Award.
Stefanovic has represented Purdue by graduating with a degree in finance last spring, and he is enrolled in graduate school in the Human Resource Management program. During his time with the Boilermakers, Stefanovic is a three-time Big Ten All- Academic Team honoree.
The 6-foot-5 guard from Crown Point, Indiana, 11.9 points, 3.7 assists and 2.6 rebounds per game while shooting 40.9% from 3-point range this season. He recorded career-highs with 23 points and eight assists in a 93-84 victory over then-No. 18 North Carolina on Nov. 20.
According to a release, Stefanovic has run youth camps in his hometown with proceeds going to charity, has been a fixture in elementary school visits and has been a part of a team-wide Holiday Shopping Spree for underprivileged families in the area.
CLASS is an acronym that stands for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School. The Senior CLASS Award focuses on the total student-athlete and encourages students to use their platform in athletics to make a positive impact as leaders in their communities.
The 10 finalists were chosen by a selection committee from the list of 30 men's candidates and 30 women's candidates announced earlier in the season. Fans are encouraged to vote for a winner online at the Senior CLASS Award website through March 21.
Fan votes will be combined with votes from the media and NCAA Division I head coaches to determine the winners. The Senior CLASS Award recipients will be announced during the 2022 NCAA Men's Final Four and NCAA Women's Final Four.
Men's Basketball 2021-22 Senior CLASS Award Candidates
Big Ten student-athletes are bolded.
- Evan Battey, Colorado
- Brad Davison, Wisconsin
- Trent Frazier, Illinois
- Jacob Gilyard, Richmond
- Tanner Groves, Oklahoma
- Gavin Kensmil, Stephen F. Austin
- Kameron McGusty, Miami
- Alex Morales, Wagner
- Sasha Stefanovic, Purdue
- Lucas Williamson, Loyola Chicago
Women's Basketball 2021-22 Senior CLASS Award Candidates
Big Ten student-athletes are bolded.
- Elissa Cunane, NC State
- Naz Hillmon, Michigan
- Rhyne Howard, Kentucky
- Lexie Hull, Stanford
- Morgan Jones, Florida State
- Sonya Morris, DePaul
- Ali Patberg, Indiana
- NaLyssa Smith, Baylor
- Sam Thomas, Arizona
- Mavee Williams, IUPUI
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D.J. Fezler is a staff writer for BoilermakersCountry.com. Hailing from The Region, he is from Cedar Lake in Northwest Indiana and has spent the last two years covering Purdue football and basketball.