MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Christian Brothers University men's basketball student-athletes Nigel Quaynor and Collin Anderson have been recognized by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC), earning selection to the 2025-26 NABC Honors Court for their outstanding academic achievements.
The NABC Honors Court recognizes junior, senior, and graduate student-athletes who completed the 2025-26 academic year with a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher. This year's Honors Court included more than 2,300 men's basketball players from all levels of collegiate basketball, highlighting the nation's top performers in the classroom.
Quaynor and Anderson exemplify the commitment to excellence that defines the Christian Brothers men's basketball program, balancing the demands of collegiate athletics while achieving success in their academic pursuits. Their recognition reflects the dedication, discipline, and work ethic they have demonstrated both on the court and in the classroom.
The annual NABC academic awards celebrate student-athletes and programs that prioritize academic achievement alongside athletic competition. The Honors Court is one of the association's highest academic recognitions for individual men's basketball players.
"College basketball student-athletes do incredible things on the court, but their achievements in the classroom are equally worthy of celebration," said NABC Executive Director Craig Robinson. "Education is one of the NABC's core values, and the hundreds of programs and thousands of athletes represented on these awards reinforce the commitment to academic success that exists across all levels of our sport."
The NABC recognized more than 2,300 student-athletes on the 2025-26 Honors Court and honored more than 400 men's basketball programs with Team Academic Excellence Awards.
Quaynor and Anderson's accomplishments continue the tradition of academic excellence within the Christian Brothers men's basketball program, demonstrating that success extends far beyond the final buzzer. Their dedication to their studies serves as an example of the student-athlete experience and reflects the university's commitment to developing leaders both in competition and in the classroom.
