Gilyard one of 10 finalists for Senior CLASS Award

RICHMOND, Va. -- Richmond men's basketball guard Jacob Gilyard has been named one of 10 men's finalists for the 2022 Senior CLASS Award. An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School^®, the Senior CLASS Award is given to a NCAA Division I senior or graduate student as recognition of his or her achievements in the community, the classroom, the field of competition, and personal character.

Gilyard, who already owns a Bachelor's degree in Rhetoric and Communication Studies from Richmond, is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Human Resources Management from the University's School of Professional & Continuing Studies. A three-time All-Atlantic 10 selection, Gilyard is the NCAA Division I leader in career steals. He also works to promote autism awareness and has been a driving force behind the Richmond men's basketball team's efforts in that area during his time at the school.

Fans can vote for Gilyard now through March 21 at the Senior CLASS Award website. The results of the fan voting will be combined with votes from media and Division I head coaches to determine the winner, which will be announced during the 2022 NCAA Men's Final Four.

Gilyard is also in contention for the National Naismith Defensive Player of the Year award. He was one of 15 players named to the award's watch list late last month.

2021-22 Senior CLASS Award Men's Basketball Finalists

Evan Battey, Colorado Gavin Kensmil, Stephen F. Austin

Brad Davison, Wisconsin Kameron McGusty, Miami

Trent Frazier, Illinois Alex Morales, Wagner

Jacob Gilyard, Richmond Sasha Stefanovic, Purdue

Tanner Groves, Oklahoma Lucas Williamson, Loyola Chicago

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