Posted: Mar 11, 2022

Johnson Named Jostens Trophy Finalist

SALEM, Va. – The Rotary Club of Salem, Va. named Jordan Johnson a finalist for the Jostens Trophy on Thursday afternoon.

The Jostens Trophy awards have long been coveted prizes in NCAA Division III men's and women's basketball by both student-athletes and their collegiate institutions.

The Jostens Trophy honors - one for men's basketball and one for women's basketball - are national awards created by the Rotary Club of Salem and sponsored by Jostens, Inc., to recognize the most outstanding men's and women's Division III basketball players of the year. The awards focus on three major criteria: basketball ability, academic prowess, and service to one's surrounding communities. The Jostens Trophy models the Rotary International motto of "Service Above Self" by recognizing those who truly fit the ideal of a well-rounded Division III student-athlete. The 2022 season marks the 24th time the Jostens Trophy honors will be awarded.

This season, the initial vetting process resulted in ties for the final position for both sets of finalists. The 22 finalists will now be reviewed by the Jostens Trophy National Selection Committee. The 27-person committee is composed of men and women from across the country. The committee features current and former athletic administrators and head coaches, past Jostens Trophy recipients, and select members of the Division III media. The committee will spend the next two weeks reviewing the nominees with the aim of announcing the two winners on Thursday, March 24.

A senior from Cedarburg, Wisconsin, Jordan Johnson continues to be recognized for an amazing season and career. The Wisconsin native earned CoSIDA Academic All-District honors, the NACC Player of the Year title, All-NACC Honors, and D3Hoops Team of the Week accolades.

"To be a finalist for this award is a great feeling," said Johnson. "It represents all the hard work, perseverance, and dedication I put into the game. In addition, I couldn't have accomplished this recognition without all the great help I received from my teammates and coaches throughout my career."

On the court this year, Johnson scored 517 points, 145 rebounds, 74 assists, 24 steals, and eight blocks.

The men's finalists are listed below.

Nyameye Adom, Wheaton College (Ill.)

Buzz Anthony, Randolph-Macon College

Nick Bowman, Trine University

Jack Davidson, Wabash College

Conner Delaney, Johnson Hopkins University

Robert Hawkinson, New York University

Jordan Johnson, Concordia University Wisconsin

Matthew Leritz, Illinois Wesleyan University

Luke Rogers, Tufts University

Dempsey Roggenbuck, Linfield University