Caldwell University's Derrick Bueno Selected for NABC Honors Court Academic Award

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - July 15, 2024 - PRLog -- Caldwell University rising senior forward Derrick Bueno (Palisades Park, N.J.) has earned recognition on the 2023-24 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court, representing achievement in the classroom by men's college basketball players, the organization announced today,

Bueno, a Business Administration major with a 3.27 GPA, also earned CACC Academic Honor Roll status this spring as a junior. He was equally successful on the court, selected to the CACC All-Conference Third Team after posting career-best marks of 15.0 points (11th CACC), 7.6 rebounds (eighth) and assists (2.0) while placing third in the league in points per 40 minutes (25.7) and fifth in rebounds per 40 minutes (13.0).

The Roselle Catholic HS graduate enters his senior season with 910 career points and 504 career rebounds.

About Caldwell University

Founded in 1939 by the Sisters of Saint Dominic, Caldwell University promotes intellectual, spiritual, and aesthetic growth to a diverse population and welcomes all cultures and faith traditions. Inspired by St. Dominic de Guzman and our Catholic heritage, we transform students' lives by preparing them through the liberal arts and professional studies to think critically, pursue truth, and contribute to a just society. Learn more at https://www.caldwell.edu/.

About Caldwell University Athletics

Caldwell Athletics (@CaldwellCougars) sponsors 14 sports at the NCAA Division II level, including: baseball, women's and men's basketball, bowling, women's and men's cross country, women's and men's lacrosse, women's and men's soccer, softball, women's and men's track and field, and volleyball; plus acrobatics & tumbling, sprint football and esports. The Department is committed to providing a quality academic and athletic experience in order to meet the diverse needs of its student-athletes.