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Ryan Elvin, Darius Bowser Earn Places on NABC Honors Court
7/20/2023 10:12:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Cougar duo finished 2022-23 season with 3.2+ cumulative grade point average
HOUSTON – For their outstanding work in the classroom during the 2022-23 season, University of Houston Men's Basketball student-athletes Ryan Elvin and Darius Bowser earned places on the National Association of Basketball Coaches Honors Court, released Thursday.
The NABC Honors Court recognizes junior, senior and graduate student-athletes who finished the 2022-23 season with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.
Elvin was named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2022 semester and received his bachelor's degree in sports administration in May. He will study business in graduate school in 2023-24.
Bowser joined the Cougars as a graduate transfer after competing for four seasons at Charleston Southern.
The Gaffney, S.C., native studied human resource development in graduate school with the Cougars during the 2022-23 season.
More than 1,800 student-athletes were named to the NABC Honors Court.
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The Cougars have sold out of their season ticket allotment inside Fertitta Center for the 2023-24 season.
Information about group and single-game tickets will be available in the near future.
ABOUT the COUGARS
Under the leadership of Head Coach Kelvin Sampson, the Cougars enjoyed tremendous success during its stint in the American Athletic Conference, competing in five straight NCAA Tournaments – including the 2021 NCAA Final Four – with six conference titles (regular-season and tournament).
In 2023-24, Houston returns five letterwinners and two starters from the 2022-23 team, which finished 33-4 to tie the school single-season record in wins, and competed in the NCAA Sweet 16, the fourth straight season in which the Cougars accomplished that feat.
Point guard Jamal Shead averaged 10.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game a year ago while earning honors as the Conference Defensive Player of the Year. With 200 assists, he became only the second player in Houston history to record multiple 200+ assist seasons in his career, joining Houston great Reid Gettys in that category.
Senior forward J'Wan Roberts led the Cougars and ranked among the top league leaders with 7.7 rebounds per game and was honored as the Conference Most Improved Player of the Year.
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Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference.
Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win as we begin Big 12 competition. Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN the 50-50-CLUB
Fans are invited to join the 50-50 Club to support Houston Men's Basketball. 50-50 Club members help fund program necessities and enhance the experience for our student-athletes.
Fans who join the 50-50 Club will receive embroidered Jordan Brand team apparel, invitations to exclusive events, regular updates about the program and much more.
For more information or to sign up, fans may visit uhcougars.com/5050club or click here. To join the 50-50 Club, fans may call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4687).
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Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMBK on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
The NABC Honors Court recognizes junior, senior and graduate student-athletes who finished the 2022-23 season with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.
Elvin was named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2022 semester and received his bachelor's degree in sports administration in May. He will study business in graduate school in 2023-24.Bowser joined the Cougars as a graduate transfer after competing for four seasons at Charleston Southern.
The Gaffney, S.C., native studied human resource development in graduate school with the Cougars during the 2022-23 season.
More than 1,800 student-athletes were named to the NABC Honors Court.
BUY 2023-24 TICKETS
The Cougars have sold out of their season ticket allotment inside Fertitta Center for the 2023-24 season.
Information about group and single-game tickets will be available in the near future.
ABOUT the COUGARS
Under the leadership of Head Coach Kelvin Sampson, the Cougars enjoyed tremendous success during its stint in the American Athletic Conference, competing in five straight NCAA Tournaments – including the 2021 NCAA Final Four – with six conference titles (regular-season and tournament).
In 2023-24, Houston returns five letterwinners and two starters from the 2022-23 team, which finished 33-4 to tie the school single-season record in wins, and competed in the NCAA Sweet 16, the fourth straight season in which the Cougars accomplished that feat.
Point guard Jamal Shead averaged 10.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game a year ago while earning honors as the Conference Defensive Player of the Year. With 200 assists, he became only the second player in Houston history to record multiple 200+ assist seasons in his career, joining Houston great Reid Gettys in that category.
Senior forward J'Wan Roberts led the Cougars and ranked among the top league leaders with 7.7 rebounds per game and was honored as the Conference Most Improved Player of the Year.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference.
Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win as we begin Big 12 competition. Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN the 50-50-CLUB
Fans are invited to join the 50-50 Club to support Houston Men's Basketball. 50-50 Club members help fund program necessities and enhance the experience for our student-athletes.
Fans who join the 50-50 Club will receive embroidered Jordan Brand team apparel, invitations to exclusive events, regular updates about the program and much more.
For more information or to sign up, fans may visit uhcougars.com/5050club or click here. To join the 50-50 Club, fans may call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4687).
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMBK on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
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