Chaz Lanier has been named First Team All-ASUN and Academic All-ASUN, becoming the seventh player in North Florida men's basketball history to receive First Team All-Conference honors. He is the only ASUN player this season to achieve both distinctions and has had a remarkable year on the court. Jaylen Smith has also been selected to the ASUN All-Freshman Team, while Dorian James earned a spot on the ASUN All-Academic Team.

The Big Picture

North Florida men's basketball continues its trend of having an All-Conference selection in all but one season since 2012. Chaz Lanier's exceptional performance marks the second instance of a UNF player being a First Team selection and an All-Academic selection in the same season.

By the Numbers
  • Lanier scored 610 total points this season, averaging 19.7 points per game.
  • He leads the conference in points per game in ASUN games with 24.5 PPG, and has made 105 three-pointers with a 44.1% percentage.
  • Smith played in 15 of 31 games, averaging 6.3 points per game and recording 73 assists and 27 steals.
  • James holds a 3.97 GPA while earning his masters in health administration, starting all 31 games and averaging 10.0 points per game.
State of Play
  • Chaz Lanier is the second Osprey in D-I program history to reach 600 points in a season.
  • North Florida men's basketball has produced two or more All-Academic selections six times since 2015.
  • Smith became a starter with confidence after the ASUN regular season game and has shown academic excellence alongside his athletic achievements.
  • James broke the record for most games played all-time by an Osprey with 141 total through five seasons.
What's Next

Chaz Lanier's historic performance and academic achievements position him for a bright future, while Jaylen Smith and Dorian James are expected to continue their contributions to the team's success in the upcoming seasons.

Bottom Line

Chaz Lanier's exceptional season on the court, coupled with his academic success, sets a new standard for student-athletes, showcasing the balance between athletic and academic excellence.