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April 11, 2024 | Men's Basketball
Senior guard recognized by the ACC for excellence in the classroom
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. -- Mason Madsen was named to the All-ACC Academic Men's Basketball team, it was announced today by the conference office. It marks the second time that he has been recognized by the ACC for his academic excellence.
A senior in Boston College's Lynch School of Education, he is on track to earn his degree in applied psychology this May.
The 6-4 guard appeared in 36 games for the Eagles during the 2023-24 campaign, earning 15 starts. He averaged a career-best 8.1 points to go along with 3.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game. He ranked second on the team in 3-pointers made (60), connecting on nearly 38% from beyond the arc.
Madsen scored in double figures on 12 occasions, including a career-high 25 points in a home win vs. Miami. The Rochester, Minn. product connected on seven 3-pointers in the win over the Hurricanes. He arrived at Boston College in the fall of 2022 as a transfer from Cincinnati.
The 2023-24 Men's Basketball All-ACC Academic Team is comprised of 69 student-athletes, with at least one from each of the ACC's 15 programs. Candidates must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average for their career as well as a minimum 3.0 GPA during the most recently completed semester/quarter. Athletic criteria considered includes participation in 50 percent of his team's scheduled games.
A senior in Boston College's Lynch School of Education, he is on track to earn his degree in applied psychology this May.
The 6-4 guard appeared in 36 games for the Eagles during the 2023-24 campaign, earning 15 starts. He averaged a career-best 8.1 points to go along with 3.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game. He ranked second on the team in 3-pointers made (60), connecting on nearly 38% from beyond the arc.
Madsen scored in double figures on 12 occasions, including a career-high 25 points in a home win vs. Miami. The Rochester, Minn. product connected on seven 3-pointers in the win over the Hurricanes. He arrived at Boston College in the fall of 2022 as a transfer from Cincinnati.
The 2023-24 Men's Basketball All-ACC Academic Team is comprised of 69 student-athletes, with at least one from each of the ACC's 15 programs. Candidates must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average for their career as well as a minimum 3.0 GPA during the most recently completed semester/quarter. Athletic criteria considered includes participation in 50 percent of his team's scheduled games.
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