GREENVILLE, S.C. -The College Sports Communicators (CSC) announced the 2025 Academic All-America teams for men’s basketball and Conference Carolinas had one honoree. Gerren Jones of Ferrum College was recognized.

Jones earned first team All-Conference Carolinas honors this season and was a finalist for the league’s prestigious Murphy Osborne Awards. He also garnered second team All-Southeast Region from the Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2 CCA). The senior was selected Conference Carolinas Men’s Basketball Player of the Week on February 2.

CSC RELEASE | CSC Academic All-America Teams (PDF)

To qualify for the CSC Academic All-America® program, student-athletes must maintain a minimum 3.50 cumulative grade point average, and participate in a specified percentage of athletic contests. The Division II Academic All-America® program is being financially supported by the NCAA Division II national governance structure to assist CSC with handling the awards fulfillment aspects for the 2025-26 Division II Academic All-America® program.

The 2025-26 Academic All-District® Men’s Basketball Teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA.