Colorado Springs, Colo. – Adams State men's basketball standout Jude Tapia has been named to the 2024-25 Academic All-RMAC First Team, the conference announced Wednesday.
A junior from Albuquerque majoring in Business Administration, Tapia has excelled both academically and athletically. He leads the RMAC in multiple individual game-high categories, including points scored in a game (36), field goals made (13), and three-pointers made (9), among others. His standout performances played a key role in guiding the Grizzlies to a 12-16 overall record—the program's best finish since 2017-18.
Additionally, Cameron Kimble earned Honorable Mention recognition for maintaining a GPA of 3.30 or higher while competing for Adams State for at least two seasons.
2024-25 RMAC Men's Basketball Academic Player of the Year
Caleb McGill, MSU Denver
2024-25 First Team Academic All-Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
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| (as selected by RMAC athletics communications directors) |
| Student-Athlete |
School |
Class. |
Pos. |
GPA |
Major |
Hometown |
| Caleb McGill |
MSU Denver |
Gr. |
F |
3.89
3.50 |
MBA
Communications |
Aurora, Colorado |
| Nathan Hasberry (1) |
New Mexico Highlands |
Jr. |
F |
3.92 |
Business Administration |
Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| Sam Howery (1) |
CSU Pueblo |
Jr. |
G |
3.96 |
Business Management |
Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| Kade Juelfs (1) |
Western Colorado |
Sr. |
G |
3.82 |
Business Administration |
Kingman, Arizona |
| Dalton Peterson |
Chadron State |
Sr. |
G |
4.00 |
Sport, Fitness, and Recreation |
Encampment, Wyoming |
| Joel Speckman |
Black Hills State |
So. |
F |
3.78 |
Exercise Science |
Parker, Colorado |
| Keagen Smith |
South Dakota Mines |
Sr. |
F |
4.00
3.67 |
Engineering Management
B.S. Engineering Management |
Forsyth, Illinois |
| Blake Volmer |
Black Hills State |
So. |
G |
4.00 |
Business Administration |
Winner, South Dakota |
| Jude Tapia |
Adams State |
Jr. |
G |
3.91 |
Business Administration |
Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| Austin Thyne |
Colorado Mesa |
R-So. |
G |
3.96 |
Elementary Education |
Sterling, Colorado |
Notes: Gold background indicates RMAC Academic Player of the Year. A (1) indicates the student-athlete was a 2023-24 First-Team Academic All-RMAC honoree.
