Trever Cooley earns All-Academic Award

Linn-Benton sophomore Trever Cooley received a prestigious award from the NWAC. Cooley, a member of the men’s basketball team, was selected onto the All-Academic team for the 2015 season. Cooley joins a list of other players from the NWAC who represent the true meaning of what it means to be a student-athlete. In his time at LB Cooley has prided himself in not only succeeding on the court, but more importantly focusing on his studies in the classroom.

Each year the conference honors a successful group of players that met the requirements to be nominated for the award. The requirements to be selected onto the All-Academic team are to be a sophomore in athletic eligibility and have a minimum of 36 credits earned with minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA.

Trever Cooley and his family

For Cooley, the award comes as consolation this season as he was injured earlier this year, suffering a broken wrist against Portland Community College on Jan. 17. The sophomore guard was leading the RoadRunners in scoring before his season-ending injury.

“Receiving the NWAC All-Academic award means a lot. My family always told me that school is important, and you must first achieve and excel in the classroom before you can excel on the court,” said Cooley.

Not being able to play basketball has not stopped Cooley from succeeding off the court. Being named to the All-Academic team goes to show the motivation he has both on and off the court.

“As Trever’s mom, this doesn’t surprise me at all. He has always been motivated and committed to whatever it may be. I am very proud of all he has accomplished on and off the court,” said Debbie Cooley.

Cooley’s family is a large part of his life, and he gives them high praise. They have supported him through his success on the court.

Natasha Cooley, Trever's sister, spoke highly of her brothers accomplishments, “to see him receive the All-Academic team it made me happy knowing that our parents did a great job making it known to us that education is a big part of life. Even though basketball is Trever’s life, he realizes that education is the most important thing you can have.”

“Trever’s accomplishments speak for themselves. I as a father couldn’t be more proud. He has chosen the path less traveled to make the most of his opportunity,” said father Eric Cooley.

For Cooley, the award will be a bright spot on a shortened season. Receiving the honor of being selected for the All-Academic team is something Cooley can carry with him for years to come.


At a Glance:

Linn-Benton basketball player Trever Cooley was awarded All Academic team for the NWAC Conference.
The requirements to earn the award are being a sophomore in eligibility with 36 credits earned, and a 3.25 GPA.

Cooley was the leading scorer with 16.62 ppg while shooting 50 percent from three for the Linn-Benton basketball team before suffering a season ending injury to his hand. Cooley started at shooting guard for the RoadRunners in his sophomore year.