UIC men's basketball senior guard Isaiah Rivera has been awarded the 2023-24 State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Good Neighbor Award for the winter sports season. To receive this honor, student-athletes must maintain good academic standing, show good citizenship through sportsmanship and community service involvement, and participate in an MVC-sponsored sport during the recognition season.

By the Numbers
  • Rivera ranks 11th in the MVC in scoring with a team-high 15.4 points per game
  • He is third in the Valley in three-point percentage, shooting .416
  • Rivera achieved 24 double-digit scoring games and nine 20-point games, including five 25-point performances
  • He maintains a spotless 4.0 grade-point average while pursuing a bachelor's degree in sociology
State of Play
  • Rivera has completed his first season at UIC
  • He has been active in the community with Special Olympics, Team IMPACT, and mentoring young student-athletes in his hometown
  • UIC is yet to announce the spring recipient of the award
Bottom Line

Isaiah Rivera has been recognized with the State Farm MVC Good Neighbor Award for his outstanding performance on the court, maintaining a strong academic record, and actively engaging in community service.