Navy's Austin Benigni has been named to the Patriot League All-Academic Team for men's basketball, meeting the criteria of at least a 3.20 cumulative GPA and being a key contributor to the team. Benigni, a computer science major, achieved a 3.42 GPA and received academic honors from the USNA. On the court, he earned second-team all-league accolades and ranked second in scoring and fourth in assists during the league campaign. He notably scored in double figures in all 18 games of a league season, a first for a Mid since 2014, and achieved several other impressive milestones.

By the Numbers
  • Benigni's GPA: 3.42
  • League ranking: 2nd in scoring (18.4 ppg) and 4th in assists (3.9 apg)
  • 20-point mark: Surpassed in seven games, six against league opponents
  • Free throws: 167 made this season, connecting on nearly 85% of attempts
State of Play
  • Navy, the No. 7 seed in the league tournament, plays at No. 2 seed Boston U. Thursday night in a quarterfinal round game
Bottom Line

Austin Benigni's outstanding performance on and off the court has earned him a well-deserved spot on the Patriot League All-Academic Team, showcasing his exceptional academic and athletic capabilities.