Scholar-Athletes of the Year

The Big 12 Conference established its Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award in 2012-13. A Scholar-Athlete of the Year is named in each of the Conference's sponsored sports. Each Big 12 institution nominates one individual per sport with the winners selected by a vote of the league's head coaches for that sport, who are not allowed to vote for their own student-athletes.

Scholar-Athlete of the Year nomination criteria includes:
•must be a junior or senior (athletic and academic standing)
•cumulative grade point average of 3.20 or higher
•participation in at least 20 percent of the team's scheduled contests
•minimum of one year in residence at the institution

2024-25
Voted with sport postseason awards starting 2024-25
Baseball - Tony Pluta, Arizona, Jr.
Men's Basketball - LJ Cryer, Houston, Gr.
Women's Basketball - Gianna Kneepkens, Utah, Jr.
Beach Volleyball - Kylie Pitzak, Utah, Sr.
Men's Cross Country - Casey Clinger, BYU, Sr.
Women's Cross Country - Sivan Auerbach, Oklahoma State, Gr.
Equestrian - Shelby Robinette, Fresno State, Sr.
Football - Tahj Brooks, Texas Tech, Sr. & Jalon Daniels, Kansas, Jr.
Men's Golf - Will King, Kansas, Jr.
Women's Golf - Grace Summerhays, Arizona State, Sr.
Gymnastics - Eliza Millar-Crossman, BYU, Sr.
Lacrosse - Bella Ingrao, Arizona State, Sr.
Soccer - Alex Morris, Oklahoma State, Sr.
Men's Swimming and Diving - Patrick Sammon, Arizona State, Sr.
Women's Swimming and Diving - Hedda Grelz, Houston, Gr.
Men's Tennis - Jay Friend, Arizona, Jr.
Women's Tennis - Tanvi Narendran, Arizona, Jr.
Men's Track and Field - Gus Langford, Iowa State, Jr.
Women's Track and Field - Alexis Brown, Baylor, Gr.
Rowing - Laura Teska, Kansas, Sr. & Sydnee Blackburn, Old Dominion, Sr.
Volleyball - Caroline Bien, Kansas, Sr.
Wrestling - Terrell Barraclough, Utah Valley, Sr.

2023-24
Spring - Complete Release
Baseball -  Zach Ehrhard, Oklahoma State, Jr.
Men's Golf - Johnny Keefer, Baylor, Gr.
Women's Golf - Haley Vargas, Kansas State, Sr.
Rowing - Laura Teska, Kansas, Jr.
Softball - Chloe Temples, BYU, Sr.
Men's Tennis - Isaac Becroft, Oklahoma State, Sr.
Women's Tennis - Charlotte Chavatipon, Texas, Sr.
Men's Track and Field - Alex Maier, Oklahoma State, Gr.
Women's Track and Field - Rayniah Jones, UCF, Sr.

Winter - Complete Release
Men's Basketball -  Dylan Disu, Texas, Gr.
Women's Basketball - Emily Ryan, Iowa State, Sr.
Equestrian  - Maddie Vorhies, Baylor, 5th
Gymnastics - Eliza Millar-Crossman, BYU, Jr.
Men's Swimming and Diving- Justin Heimes, West Virginia, Sr.
Women's Swimming and Diving - Jessica Davis, Cincinnati, Sr. & Hedda Grelz, Houston, Sr.
Wrestling - David Carr, Iowa State, Sr.

Fall - Complete Release
Men's Cross Country -  Alex Maier, Oklahoma State, Sr. 
Women's Cross Country - Taylor Roe, Oklahoma State, Gr. 
Football - Cooper Beebe, Kansas State, Sr. 
Soccer - Hannah Anderson, Texas Tech, Gr.
Volleyball - Mackenzie Morris, Kansas State, Sr. 

2022-23
Spring - Complete Release
Baseball -  Braden Barry, West Virginia, Jr.
Men's Golf - Johnny Keefer, Baylor, RJr.
Women's Golf - Anna Dong, Texas Tech, Sr.
Rowing - Kaitlin Knifton, Texas, Gr.
Softball - Grace Lyons, Oklahoma, RSr.,
Men's Tennis - Eliot Spizzirri, Texas, Sr.
Women's Tennis - Miska Kadleckova, Iowa State, Jr.
Men's Track and Field - Yusuf Bizimana, Texas, Jr.
Women's Track and Field - Julien Alfred, Texas, Gr.

Winter - Complete Release
Men's Basketball -  Tanner Groves, Oklahoma, Sr.
Women's Basketball - Bryn Gerlich, Texas Tech, Gr.
Equestrian  - Jojo Roberson, Oklahoma State, Sr.
Gymnastics - Katherine LeVasseur, Oklahoma, Jr.
Men's Swimming and Diving- Bryce Flynn, TCU, Jr.
Women's Swimming and Diving - Emma Hultquist, TCU, Sr.
Wrestling - Jared Franek, North Dakota State, Sr.

Fall - Complete Release
Men's Cross Country -  Alex Maier, Oklahoma State, Sr. 
Women's Cross Country - Dana Feyen, Iowa State, Sr. 
Football - Dillon Doyle, Baylor, Sr. 
Soccer - Hannah Anderson, Texas Tech, Sr./Jordan Brewster, West Virginia, 5th/Cailey England, Oklahoma, Jr./Emma Regan, Texas, 5th
Volleyball - Mackenzie Morris, Kansas State, Jr. 

2021-22
Spring - Complete Release
Baseball - Dylan Phillips, Kansas State, Jr.
Men's Golf - Johnny Keefer, Baylor, Jr.
Women's Golf - Gurleen Kaur, Baylor, Sr./Sara Kouskova, Texas, Sr./Amy Taylor, Texas Tech, Sr.
Rowing - Darcy Jennings, Alabama, Gr./Jadyn Greisen, Kansas State, Jr./Cameron Guild, Oklahoma, Gr.
Softball - Carli Spelhaug, Iowa State, Jr.
Men's Tennis - Mason Beiler, Oklahoma, Sr.
Women's Tennis - Maria Linares, Kansas State, Sr.
Men's Track & Field - Tripp Piperi, Texas, Gr.
Women's Track & Field - Kassidy Johnson, Kansas State, Jr.

Winter - Complete Release
Men's Basketball - David McCormack, Kansas, Sr.
Women's Basketball - Ayoka Lee, Kansas State, Jr.
Equestrian - Ana Bertozzi, Fresno State, Jr.
Gymnastics - Laura Cooke, Iowa State, Jr.
Men's Swimming & Diving - Jake Foster, Texas, Jr.
Women's Swimming & Diving - Kate Steward, Kansas, Sr.
Wrestling - Clay Carlson, South Dakota State, Jr.

Fall - Complete Release
Men's Cross Country -  Thomas Pollard, Iowa State, Sr.
Women's Cross Country - Cailie Logue, Iowa State, Sr.
Football - Charlie Kolar, Iowa State, R-Sr.
Soccer - Kirsten Davis, Texas Tech, Sr.
Volleyball - Jenny Mosser, Kansas, Sr.

2020-21
Spring - Complete Release
Baseball - Zach Humphreys, TCU, Sr.
Men's Golf - Kyle Hogan, Texas Tech, R-Sr.
Women's Golf - Elodie Chapelet, Baylor, Sr.
Rowing - Gia Hodges, Tennessee, Sr.
Softball - Sami Williams, Iowa State, Jr.
Men's Tennis - Alastair Gray, TCU, Sr.
Women's Tennis - Maty Cancini, Iowa State, Sr.
Men's Track & Field - Eric Fogltanz, Iowa State, Sr.
Women's Track & Field - Elissa Ray, Oklahoma State, Sr.

Winter - Complete Release
Men's Basketball - Jared Butler, Baylor, Jr.
Women's Basketball - Joanne Allen-Taylor, Texas, Jr.
Equestrian - Katie Schell, Oklahoma State, Sr.
Gymnastics - Alexis Vasquez, Denver, Jr. / Emma LaPinta, Oklahoma, Jr. 
Men's Swimming & Diving - Daniel Krueger, Texas, Jr.
Women's Swimming & Diving - Martha Haas, Iowa State, Sr. / Manon Manning, Kansas, Sr.
Wrestling - Clay Carlson, South Dakota State, R-So. 

Fall - Complete Release
Men's Cross Country -  Ryan Smeeton, Oklahoma State, Sr.
Women's Cross Country - Cailie Logue, Iowa State, Sr.
Football - Kene Nwangwu, Iowa State, R-Sr. / Sam Ehlinger, Texas, Sr.
Soccer - Brookelynn Entz, Kansas State, Sr. / Emily Strouphauer, Texas, Sr.
Volleyball - Logan Eggleston, Texas, Jr.

2019-20
Spring - Not Awarded

Winter - Complete Release
Men's Basketball - Freddie Gillespie, Baylor, Gr.
Women's Basketball - Peyton Williams, Kansas State, Sr.
Equestrian - Rachael Davis, Baylor, Jr.
Gymnastics - Maddie Karr, Denver, Sr.
Men's Swimming & Diving - Kevin Chao, TCU, Jr.
Women's Swimming & Diving - Emma Ruehle, Iowa State, Sr. / Haley Downey, Kansas, Sr. 
Wrestling - Cordell Eaton, North Dakota State, R-Sr.

Fall - Complete Release
Men's Cross Country -  Thomas Pollard, Iowa State, Sr.
Women's Cross Country - Cailie Logue, Iowa State, Jr. / Taylor Somers, Oklahoma State, Jr.
Football - Adam Holtorf, Kansas State, Sr.
Soccer - Kaylee Dao, Oklahoma, Sr.
Volleyball - Shelly Stafford, Baylor, Gr.

2018-19

Spring - Complete Release
Baseball - Kyle Hill, Baylor, Sr.
Men's Golf - Colin Kober, Baylor, Jr. / Hayden Springer, TCU, Sr.
Women's Golf - Annika Clark, TCU., Sr.
Rowing - Molly Ross, Kansas State, Sr. / Louise Kuehster, Oklahoma, Sr.
Softball - Sami Williams, Iowa State, Jr.
Men's Tennis - Jimmy Bendeck, Baylor, Sr.
Women's Tennis - Katarina Stresnakova, Oklahoma State, Sr.
Men's Track & Field - Brett Neelly, Kansas State, Sr.
Women's Track & Field - Ranae McKenzie, Kansas State, Sr.

Winter - Complete Release
Men's Basketball - Michael Jacobson, Iowa State, R-Jr.
Women's Basketball - Peyton Williams, Kansas State, Jr.
Equestrian - Sarah Miller, Oklahoma State, Sr.
Gymnastics - Abby Kaufman, West Virginia, Jr.
Men's Swimming & Diving - Ryan Kelly, West Virginia, Jr.
Women's Swimming & Diving - Evan Hundley, Iowa State, Sr.
Wrestling - Rico Montoya, Northern Colorado, Sr.

Fall - Complete Release
Men's Cross Country -  Luis Martinez, Oklahoma State, Sr.
Women's Cross Country - Kelly Naumann, Iowa State, Sr.
Football - Justice Hill, Oklahoma State, Jr.
Soccer - Grace Hagan, Kansas, Sr.
Volleyball - Shelly Fanning, Baylor, R-Jr.

2017-18

Spring - Complete Release
Baseball - Jake Irvin, Oklahoma, Jr.
Men's Golf - Fredrik Nilehn, Texas Tech, Sr.
Women's Golf - Ariadna Fonseca Diaz, Kansas, Jr.
Rowing - Nicole Lane, Alabama, Sr.
Softball - Vanessa Shippy, Oklahoma State, Jr.
Men's Tennis - Alex Ryabakov, TCU, Jr.
Women's Tennis - Lily Miyazaki, Oklahoma, Sr.
Men's Track & Field - Hussain Al Hizam, Kansas, Jr. / Brett Neely, Kansas State, Jr.
Women's Track & Field - Amy Cashin, West Virginia, R-Sr.

Winter - Complete Release
Men's Basketball - Jevon Carter, West Virginia, Sr.
Women's Basketball - Shaelyn Martin, Kansas State, Jr.
Equestrian - Rachel Van Allen, Baylor, Sr.
Gymnastics - Kelsey Paz, Iowa State, Sr.
Men's Swimming & Diving - James Koval, West Virginia, Sr.
Women's Swimming & Diving - Amelie Currat, West Virginia, Sr.
Wrestling - Clay Ream, North Dakota State, R-Sr.

Fall - Complete Release
Men's Cross Country -  Luis Martinez, Oklahoma State, Sr.
Women's Cross Country - Lindsey Bradley, Baylor, Jr.
Football - Michael Dickson, Texas, Jr.
Soccer - Precious Akanyirige, Baylor, Sr. / Paige Welch, Oklahoma, Jr.
Volleyball - Alexis Conaway, Iowa State, Sr.

2016-17
Spring - Complete Release
Baseball - Richard Cunningham, Baylor, RSo.
Men's Golf - Matthew Perrine, Baylor, Jr.
Women's Golf - MJ Kamin, Iowa State, Jr.
Rowing - Louisa Morgan, West Virginia, Sr.
Softball - Vanessa Shippy, Oklahoma State, Jr.
Men's Tennis - Alex Ghilea, Oklahoma, Sr.
Women's Tennis - Blair Shankle, Baylor, Sr. / Lily Miyazaki, Oklahoma, Jr.
Men's Track & Field - Everette Favor, Oklahoma, RSr. / Craig Nowak, Oklahoma State, Sr.
Women's Track & Field - Amy Cashin, West Virginia, Sr.

Winter - Complete Release
Men's Basketball - Nathan Adrian, West Virginia, Sr.
Women's Basketball - Kaylee Jensen, Oklahoma State, Jr.
Equestrian - Kari Hancock, TCU, Sr.
Gymnastics - Leah Lomonte, Denver, Sr.
Men's Swimming & Diving - P.J. Dunne, Texas, Sr. 
Women's Swimming & Diving - Amelie Currat, West Virginia, Jr.
Wrestling - Clay Ream, North Dakota State, Sr.

Fall - Complete Release
Men's Cross Country - Chris Melgares, Kansas, Jr. / Luis Martinez, Oklahoma State, Jr.
Women's Cross Country - Jillian Forsey, West Virginia, Jr.
Football - Patrick Mahomes II, Texas Tech, Jr.
Soccer - Rachel Ressler, Oklahoma, Sr.
Volleyball - Cassie Wait, Kansas, Sr.

2015-16
Spring - Complete Release
Baseball - Tyler Floyd, Texas Tech, Sr.
Men's Golf - Jordan Niebrugge, Oklahoma State, Sr.
Women's Golf - Laura Lonardi, Baylor, Sr.
Rowing - Marissa Beene, Oklahoma, Sr.
Softball - Aly Cappaert, Iowa State, Sr.
Men's Tennis - Lucas Gerch, Oklahoma State, Jr.
Women's Tennis - Blair Shankle, Baylor, Jr.
Men's Track & Field - Sam Watts, TCU, Sr.
Women's Track & Field - Danielle Winters, Kansas State, Sr. / Kelly Williams, West Virginia, Sr.

Winter - Complete Release
Men's Basketball - Perry Ellis, Kansas, Sr.
Women's Basketball - Kindred Wesemann, Kansas State, Jr.
Equestrian - Justine Peters, Oklahoma State, Sr.
Gymnastics - Samantha Pearsall, Iowa State, Sr.
Men's Swimming & Diving - Nathan Howells, West Virginia, Jr.
Women's Swimming & Diving - Sara Brzozowski, TCU, Sr.
Wrestling - Adam Jackson, Air Force, Sr. / Tanner Harms, Wyoming, Sr.

Fall - Complete Release
Men's Cross Country - Craig Nowak, Oklahoma State, Jr.
Women's Cross Country - Ingebrog Loevnes, Oklahoma State, Sr.
Football - Ty Darlington, Oklahoma, Sr.
Soccer - Koree Willer, Iowa State, Jr.
Volleyball - Kersten Kober, Kansas State, Jr.

2014-15
Spring - Complete Release
Baseball - Logan Brown, Baylor, Sr.
Men's Golf - Julien Brun, TCU, Sr.
Women's Golf - Laura Lonardi, Baylor, Jr.
Rowing - Megan Murray, Kansas State, Sr.
Softball - Heather Stearns, Baylor, Jr. / Maddie Stein, Kansas, Sr.
Men's Tennis - Soren Hess-Olesen, Texas, Sr.
Women's Tennis - Stefanie Tan, TCU, Sr.
Men's Track & Field - Ryan Crouser, Texas, Jr.
Women's Track & Field - Montene Speight, Texas Tech, Sr.

Winter - Complete Release 
Men's Basketball - Perry Ellis, Kansas, Jr.
Women's Basketball - Averee Fields, West Virginia, Sr.
Equestrian - Katelyn Gray, TCU, Sr.
Gymnastics - Caitlin Brown, Iowa State, Sr. / Jaida Lawrence, West Virginia, Jr.
Men's Swimming & Diving - David Palley, West Virginia, Sr.
Women's Swimming & Diving - Haily VandePoel, West Virginia, Sr.
Wrestling - Kyven Gadson, Iowa State, Sr.

Fall - Complete Release 
Men's Cross Country - Jonathan Tijerina, Baylor, Sr.
Women's Cross Country - Kaitlyn Gillespie, West Virginia, Sr.
Football - Tyler Lockett, Kansas State, Sr.
Soccer - Jaelene Hinkle, Texas Tech, Sr.
Volleyball - Nikki Attea, West Virginia, Jr.

2013-14
Spring - Complete Release
Baseball - Doug Ashby, Baylor, Sr.
Men's Golf - Daniel Wood, Kansas State, Sr.
Women's Golf - Prima Thammaraks, Iowa State, Sr.
Rowing - Allison Dorau, Kansas State, Sr.
Softball - Alex Jones, Kansas, Sr.
Men's Tennis - Patrick Pradella, Baylor, Sr.
Women's Tennis - Petra Niedermayerova, Kansas State, Sr.
Men's Track & Field - Justin Chambers, TCU, Sr.
Women's Track & Field - Christina Hillman, Iowa State, Jr.

Winter - Complete Release 
Men's Basketball - Melvin Ejim, Iowa State, Sr.
Women's Basketball - Jess Harlee, West Virginia, Sr.
Equestrian - Alexi Child, TCU, Jr.
Gymnastics - Michelle Shealy, Iowa State, Sr.
Men's Swimming & Diving - Reid Walker, Texas, Sr.
Women's Swimming & Diving - Deanna Marks, Kansas, Jr.
Wrestling - Chris Perry, Oklahoma State, Sr.

Fall - Complete Release
Men's Cross Country - Reid Buchanen, Kansas, Jr. / Austin Roth, Texas, Sr.
Women's Cross Country - Marielle Hall, Texas, Sr. / Sarah Martinelli, West Virginia, Sr.
Football - Gabe Ikard, Oklahoma, Sr.
Soccer - Frances Silva, West Virginia, Sr.
Volleyball - Sallie McLaurin, Oklahoma, Sr.

2012-13
Spring
Baseball - Jared King, Kansas State, Jr. / Jantzen Witte, TCU, Sr.
Men's Golf - Finley Ewing IV, Texas Tech, Sr.
Women's Golf - Kim Kaufman, Texas Tech, Sr.
Rowing - Liz Scherer, Kansas, Jr.
Softball - Kathy Shelton, Baylor, Sr. / Maggie Hull, Kansas, Sr.
Men's Tennis - Raphael Pfister, Texas Tech, Sr.
Women's Tennis - Petra Niedermayerova, Kansas State, Jr.
Men's Track & Field - Kevin Williams, Oklahoma, Sr.
Women's Track & Field - Meaghan Nelson, Iowa State, Sr.

Winter
Men's Basketball - Melvin Ejim, Iowa State, Jr.
Women's Basketball - Brittany Chambers, Kansas State, Sr.
Equestrian - Jenna Blumer, Oklahoma State, Jr. / Haley Jacobi, TCU, Sr.
Gymnastics - Elizabeth Stranahen, Iowa State, Sr.
Men's Swimming & Diving - Liam McLaughlin, West Virginia, Jr.
Women's Swimming & Diving - Rebecca Swank, Kansas, Sr.
Wrestling - Max Mayfield, Iowa State, Sr.

Fall
Men's Cross Country - Blake Niccum, Baylor, Jr.
Women's Cross Country - Meaghan Nelson, Iowa State, Sr.
Football - Nick Florence, Baylor, Sr.
Soccer - Dana Larsen, Baylor, Sr.
Volleyball - Jamie Straube, Iowa State, Sr. / Tayler Tolefree, Kansas, Sr.