VESTAL, N.Y. - Senior men's basketball player Dan Petcash has been recognized on the Division I-AAA Athletics Directors Association Scholar-Athlete Team, the organization announced Tuesday. Petcash joined nine other student-athletes from across the country for the elite honor.

Petcash maintains a 3.55 grade-point average in psychology. He previously was honored on the NABC "Honor Court" in 2022, the 2023 America East Basketball All-Academic Team and he has been a regular member of the America East Commissioner's Honor Roll and Binghamton AD Honor Roll. 

Basketball players from all Division I-AAA ADA member institutions are eligible for these prestigious annual awards. Each of the nominees is required to maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.20 (4.00 scale) in undergraduate study and have been a starter or important reserve with legitimate athletics credentials. To be eligible for nomination to the Scholar-Athlete Team, individuals must have reached junior academic standing at their respective institution.

"Ever since Dan stepped on campus he has been nothing but excellence," head coach Levell Sanders said. "He has always led by example and now he is using his voice. Nothing surprises me about Dan and all of his accomplishments. I really look forward to his continued growth as a student-athlete here!"

Petcash started 25 games this season, averaged 32 minutes and helped the Bearcats achieve their highest America East finish in 14 years. The team also made its second-straight appearance in the America East semifinals. He averaged 12.6 points and 5.3 rebounds in conference play, led the entire America East in 3-point shooting (47%) and was sixth in overall field goal percentage (51%). He had 14 double-digit scoring games and five games with 20 or more points. Petcash is a career 40% 3-point shooter - the highest percentage in program history.

He will return for his final collegiate season in 2023-24.