Northern Arizona University (NAU) achieved outstanding academic recognition with 57 student-athletes named to the 2025-26 Big Sky Winter All-Academic Team. Honorees are required to maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2, complete at least one academic term, and participate in a majority of team competitions. NAU's men's track and field program led the accolades with 23 honorees, following closely with the women's track and field team at 18. The women's basketball team had 9 representatives, while the men's basketball team saw 7 honorees. Among the honorees, 12 boast a perfect 4.00 GPA.

By the Numbers
  • 57 student-athletes recognized across NAU teams.
  • 12 honorees with a perfect cumulative GPA of 4.00.
  • 38 honorees with a GPA of 3.50 or higher.
  • 24 honorees holding a GPA of at least 3.70.
State of Play
  • NAU鈥檚 men's track and field team captured its 14th consecutive Big Sky indoor title.
  • The women's track and field team maintained a streak of five consecutive conference indoor championships.
  • Both basketball teams had over half of their rosters honored for academic excellence.
What's Next

NAU aims to continue fostering academic excellence alongside athletic performance, potentially increasing the number of honorees in future seasons. Ongoing initiatives may be introduced to support student-athlete academics and improve outcomes.

Bottom Line

The recognition of 57 NAU student-athletes on the Big Sky Winter All-Academic Team underscores the institution's commitment to excellence in both academics and athletics, setting a benchmark for future achievements.