2013-14 Bucknell Men's Basketball Media Guide - Bucknell Athletics

What it Means to
be a bison
“... the pursuit of athletics in college need
not interfere with a fellow’s studies, and if
you give a boy a well developed body his
brain will get the benefit of it.”
— Christy Mathewson,
in his book Won in the Ninth, written in
1910
The term “student-athlete” signifies
something extraordinary on the campus of
Bucknell University.
Being a Bison means that you have the
rare blend of physical skills along with the
drive and passion needed to succeed at the
highest level of collegiate athletics.
Being a Bison also means that you are a
scholar first and foremost. You believe that
values associated with Division I athletics,
such as time management, leadership,
teamwork and grace under pressure,
contribute to a well-rounded college
experience.
At Bucknell, our students, faculty and
staff pride themselves as national leaders
in upholding the scholar-athlete ideal that
balances a challenging academic program
with the demands of successful Division
I athletics. Being a Bison means that you
have pledged to be a student-athlete in
the purest sense. In doing so, you will be
rewarded for a lifetime.
In the Spring 2013 semester, the Bucknell men’s basketball team not
only captured the Patriot League championship and went to the NCAA
Tournament, but the 15 student-athletes on the squad combined for a
stellar 3.49 grade-point average. Led by guard Ryan Frazier (pictured),
who has the team’s highest cumulative GPA, nine Bison made the Dean’s
List with a GPA of at least 3.50, and a league-high 11 made the Patriot
League Academic Honor Roll with a 3.20 or better.