The University of Mississippi Athletics
Stars in the Classroom
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The Rebels have a long-standing tradition of success on the courts. Off the courts, they have been outstanding. In 2021, the Rebels received the ITA All-Academic Team Award for an unprecedented 25th consecutive year. In addition, 10 players were named Scholar-Athletes.
This award honors teams with outstanding academic achievements, requiring a minimum overall 3.2 grade point average to be considered. The Rebels posted an impressive 3.50 cumulative team GPA for the year.
The 1997 team was one of only three teams in the nation to be named an ITA All-Academic Team and finish ranked in the top 10. The 1998 team had the highest grade point average in the nation with a 3.69. In 1999, the Lady Rebels were the only top-10 team in the nation to earn this distinction. In 2012, the Rebels were one of four teams to earn this distinction and end the year in the top 20.
