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Gonzaga’s Josh Perkins, Chandler Smith repeat selections on scholar-athlete team

Gonzaga’s Josh Perkins shoots from 3-point range as Florida State guard Trent Forrest defends in the Sweet 16 at the Honda Center in Minneapolis. (Colin Mulvany / The Spokesman-Review)
By Jim Meehan jimm@spokesman.com(509) 459-5585

Gonzaga’s Josh Perkins has been selected to the Division I-AAA Athletic Directors Association’s Scholar-Athlete team for the second consecutive season.

Perkins is one of 10 men’s players honored.

Perkins is finishing up his master’s in organizational leadership. He completed his undergraduate degree with a 3.24 grade-point average and holds a 3.66 GPA in his graduate program.

The senior point guard made the West Coast Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll the last three years.

Perkins is Gonzaga’s single-season and all-time assists leader. He finished his career with a 134-19 record.

GU’s Chandler Smith was also honored for the second straight season on the women’s team. Smith earned a 3.87 GPA while pursuing her second master’s.

Belmont’s Dylan Windler was named male scholar-athlete of the year. American’s Cecily Carl earned the women’s honor.