ATLANTA (Aug. 1, 2023) – Minnesota West Ladyjays sit atop their respective division at the No. 4 spot in the 2022-23 WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Rolls announced by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association.
The WBCA Academic Top 25 recognizes NCAA Division I, II and III, NAIA and two-year college women’s basketball teams across the nation that carry the highest combined GPAs inclusive of all student-athletes on their rosters for the entire season. The 2022-23 season is the 28th in which the WBCA has compiled the honor rolls.
“The WBCA is pleased to recognize those women’s basketball programs that have committed themselves to excellence on the court and in the classroom,” said WBCA Executive Director Danielle Donehew. “The teams we honor this year strive to achieve all-around success and we commend their efforts. Congratulations!”
Two-Year Colleges:
| Rank | Institution | Head Coach | GPA |
| 1 | Alpena Community College | Cynthia DeRocher | 3.615 |
| 2 | Solano College | Matt Borchert | 3.528 |
| 3 | New Mexico Junior College | Austin Mefford | 3.491 |
| 4 | Minnesota West Community and Technical College | Rosalie Hayenga | 3.452 |
| 5 | Highland Community College | Jordon O'Brien | 3.381 |
| 6 | Ventura College | Ned Mircetic | 3.337 |
| 7 | San Jose City College | Terri Oberg-Hearn | 3.251 |
| 8 | Arkansas State University Mid-South | Addie B. Lees | 3.178 |
| 9 | Howard College | John Ishee | 3.169 |
| 10 | Pratt Community College | Eric Rodewald | 3.037 |
A team must have a 3.000 or better GPA to be nominated.
About the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association
Founded in 1981, the Women's Basketball Coaches Association is the professional association for coaches of women's and girls' basketball at all levels of competition. The WBCA offers educational resources that coaches need to help make themselves better leaders, teachers and mentors to their players; provides opportunities for coaches to connect with peers in the profession; serves as the unifying voice of a diverse community of coaches to the organizations that control the game; and celebrates those coaches, players and other individuals who excel each year and contribute to the advancement of the sport. Visit WBCA.org for more details about the association.