Two Augusta players, Evan Joyner and Kyndon Wilburg, have made the Peach Belt Conference (PBC) Men's Basketball All-Academic Team for the 2025-26 season, highlighting the dual commitment to athletics and academics. Joyner, a graduate student, and Wilburg, a redshirt freshman, exemplify the academic excellence required for this distinction, which celebrates student-athletes achieving higher GPAs. The selection criteria necessitate participation in a majority of team events, a minimum GPA of 3.50, and academic standing as a sophomore or higher.

By the Numbers
  • Evan Joyner holds a GPA of 3.58 in Master of Public Administration.
  • Kyndon Wilburg has a GPA of 3.71 in Cybersecurity.
State of Play
  • The PBC aims to promote academic achievements alongside sports by recognizing outstanding student-athletes.
  • Evan Joyner and Kyndon Wilburg represent a continuing trend of Augusta students succeeding both on the court and in academics.
What's Next

Looking forward, both players are expected to continue excelling academically while contributing to their team's performance in the upcoming basketball season. Their recognition could pave the way for more student-athletes to aspire to similar achievements.

Bottom Line

Joyner and Wilburg's selection to the PBC All-Academic Team underscores the importance of balancing academics with athletics, setting a standard for current and future student-athletes at Augusta and beyond.