St. Joseph's University's women's basketball player, Kristen Donovan, made history by being named to the 2024 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team®. She is the first Bear in recorded program history to receive academic honors from CSC, reflecting her outstanding performance both on the court and in the classroom. Donovan's achievements highlight her exceptional abilities as a student-athlete.

By the Numbers
  • 15.6 points per game in the 2023-24 season
  • 3.917 cumulative grade point average
  • Ranked fourth in the nation with 248 three-point field goals attempted
  • Scored in double figures in 84% of her outings
State of Play
  • Donovan will be one of two student-athletes representing St. Joseph's (Brooklyn) at the 2024 NCAA Student-Athlete Leadership Forum in April
  • The Division II and III CSC Academic All-America® programs are partially financially supported by the NCAA Division II and III national governance structures
What's Next

The first-, second-, and third-team Academic All-America® honorees will be announced in mid-April

Bottom Line

Kristen Donovan's recognition highlights the remarkable combination of athletic and academic prowess, setting a strong example for student-athletes. Her historic achievement underscores the value of dedication and excellence in both sports and academics.