Worcester-based WPI Men's Basketball senior John Adams received the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Academic All-America First Team honor for the second year in a row. He was also recognized as the NEWMAC Men's Basketball Player of the Year for the 2023-2024 season, leading his team in scoring and rebounding with 14.5 points and 11.3 boards per game. Adams secured 15 double doubles this season, ranking 13th in NCAA Division III in rebounds. Academically, he holds a 3.88 GPA as a mechanical engineering major and received Academic All-Conference recognition for the third time. Adams is one of only seven student-athletes to achieve this honor consecutively, and one of three first team selections in the program's history.

By the Numbers
  • Adams averaged 14.5 points and 11.3 rebounds per game
  • He compiled a 3.88 cumulative GPA
  • Adams secured 15 double doubles this season
  • Ranked 13th in NCAA Division III in rebounds
State of Play
  • Adams received the Academic All-America First Team honor for the second year in a row
  • He was recognized as the NEWMAC Men's Basketball Player of the Year for the 2023-2024 season
  • WPI posted a 21-5 overall record and finished third in NCAA Division III Region II rankings
Bottom Line

John Adams' impressive performance on and off the court secures his position as a top athlete and scholar, achieving recognition as one of the few student-athletes to achieve this honor consecutively.