Three players from Post University Men's and Women's Basketball have been named to the CSC Academic All-District Team, with junior forward Derrick Thomas II representing the men's team and graduate forward Taina Pagan and graduate guard TiJanae Simmons from the women's team.

By the Numbers
  • Derrick Thomas II appeared in all 31 games and achieved a 4.0 GPA in the fall.
  • Taina Pagan played in 25 games, starting 24, and TiJanae Simmons played in all 27 games, starting in 18, with both earning perfect 4.0 GPAs.
State of Play
  • Junior forward Derrick Thomas II was the sole representative from the men's team, while graduate forward Taina Pagan and graduate guard TiJanae Simmons were honored from the women's team.
  • To qualify, student-athletes needed to compete in a high percentage of games and achieve a GPA above 3.50 for the previous semester.
Bottom Line

The academic achievements of Derrick Thomas II, Taina Pagan, and TiJanae Simmons have earned them well-deserved recognition on the CSC Academic All-District Team, reflecting their success on the court and in the classroom.