UNC Greensboro Athletics: Greer And Releford Earn Arthur Ashe Jr. Sport Scholar Awards

Greensboro NC

13 May, 2022

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Press release from UNC Greensboro Athletics: 5/12/2022 3:01:00 PM Story Links GREENSBORO, N.C. – UNC Greensboro (UNCG) women's basketball student-athletes Jordan Releford and Excellanxt Greer were recent recipients of the Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Award. Sponsored by Diverse Issues in Higher Education, the annual Ashe award is part of the magazine's quarter-century legacy of recognizing young, outstanding minority men and women who have distinguished themselves in their academic and athletic pursuits. In addition to their athletic ability, students named 2022 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars must maintain a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.5, be at least a sophomore academically and demonstrate a commitment to community service and student leadership. Greer and Releford are members of the UNCG Chancellor's List and SoCon Commissioners Honor Roll. In addition, they participated in the UNCG Athletics Food Drive, Angel Tree Project, and volunteered at Moss Street Elementary School. Greer, junior guard Clinton, Mississippi Has 3.71 GPA as an economics major and chemistry minor. Wants to go on to pharmacy school after UNCG. President of SAAC. Vice President of Black Student-Athlete Association. Also spent time independently volunteering at the We are Family Foundation and the Dreams for Kids organization. Played in 13 games and started UNCG's final seven games of the season. Scored a career-high 11 points and added a season best four rebounds, three assists, and three steals against Samford on Feb. 10. She was 5-for-10 from the field in that game against Samford. From Greer: "Winning the Arthur Ashe Jr. award means a lot. As a recipient, it lets me know that my hard work in the classroom and on the court doesn't go unnoticed. It's very tough as a student-athlete balancing practices/weights/individuals with now in person classes again and homework/exams. I think looking back the most difficult thing for me this year was having to miss practices for class. I'm a proud student athlete who loves being in the classroom and on the court. Both are rewarding and helping me reach my personal goals which is why I work as hard as I do." Releford, sophomore guard Decatur, Georgia Has a 3.6 grade point average and is majoring in Kinesiology. Participated in the UNCG Athletics Food Drive, Angel Tree Project, and has volunteered at Moss Street Elementary School. Independently worked on an initiative to feed the homeless population back home in Georgia. Has spoken to, worked with youth basketball camps, and spent time working with youth who attend her church, Freedom of Atlanta. This past season played in 21 games and averaged 4.0 points per game and 1.6 rebounds per contest. Scored a career-high 12 points twice in games against Furman on Feb. 7 and Mercer on Feb. 12. Had eight points and collected a career best seven rebounds against Wofford on Feb. 21. From Releford: "For with God, all things are possible. Winning the Arthur Ashe award means a lot to me. It shows that all of the hard work doesn't go unnoticed and that it's paying off. It also allowed me to see what can happen when you have faith in not only yourself but God as well because I wouldn't have made it this far without him. I'm extremely grateful for this award and I'm happy I get to share it with my roommate and teammate Excellenxt!" Ex Greer and Jordan Releford were just named recipients of the Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports-Scholar Award! ?? ?? ?? The award recognizes student-athletes of minority backgrounds who excel on the court, in the classroom, and as leaders in the community. So cool! @uncgwbb @uncgspartans pic.twitter.com/XSXDQ6kHx6 — UNCG SASS (@UNCG_SASS) May 12, 2022 Print Friendly Version This press release was produced by UNC Greensboro Athletics. The views expressed here are the author's own.