Sam Rowley Takes America East Men's Basketball Scholar-Athlete of the Year Honors
BOSTON, MASS. – University at Albany men's basketball senior forward Sam Rowley was named the America East Men's Basketball Scholar-Athlete of the Year, the conference office announced Wednesday afternoon.
Rowley will graduate in May with a dual degree in mathematics and business administration. He has a 3.60 cumulative GPA to date, and is a three-time America East All-Academic pick.
The senior was an America East All-Conference First Team and NABC District I Second Team selection after ranking third in the league in rebounds (7.6 rpg) and free throw percentage (.820). He was also fourth in scoring, averaging 13.9 points per game. Rowley led the Danes to their third consecutive NCAA appearance as America East Tournament champions, as well as the conference regular season crown. An undersized forward, Rowley had nine double-doubles in 2014-15.
Rowley concluded his career ranking fifth all-time in career rebounds with 756. He leads the Division I UAlbany ranks in career total rebounds, career offensive rebounds, career defensive rebounds, single-season total rebounds, single-season offensive rebounds and single-season defensive rebounds.
In his four years in the Great Dane uniform, Rowley made three appearances in the NCAA Tournament. He became the eighth Division I Great Dane to reach 1,000 points on Jan. 28, 2015 against Vermont. The senior is also a three-time America East All-Tournament selection.
This is the second-straight year a Great Dane has received the league scholar-athlete nod. Peter Hooley received the award last season. Logan Aronhalt (2011-12), Brian Lillis (2007-08) and Joe Vukovic (2001-02) were also previous UAlbany honorees.
