Pitt-Johnstown junior center Ian Vescovi was named a Third-Tem Capital One Academic All-American when this year's teams were released on Wednesday. Vescovi has a 4.0 GPA in Mathematics...
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   Vescovi, a native of Patton, Pa. and a graduate of Cambria heights High School, is also a two-time First-Team Academic All-District selection. Vescovi is Pitt-Johnstown's second-leading scorer (13.3 ppg.) and leading rebounder 6.8 rpg.). He also leads the Mountain Cats in field goal percentage (56.2%) and blocked shots (49) and is second on the team in assists with 57. Nationally, Vescovi ranks is 30
th in total blocks, 37
th in blocked shots per game, and 66
th in field goal percentage.
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Capital One Division II and III Academic All-America® program is being financially supported by the NCAA Division II and III national governance structures, to assist CoSIDA with handling the awards fulfillment aspects for the 2013-14 DII and DIII Academic All-America® teams program.
FIRST TEAM
Name                                          School                                           Yr.     Hometown                       GPA  Major
Austin Armga                              Michigan Tech                               Sr.      Waupun, Wis.                    3.78          Exercise Science
Mike Dentlinger (1) (&)               Nebraska-Kearney                         Sr.      Omaha, Neb.                    3.95          Business Administration
Trey Casey                                 Christian Brothers                          Jr.      Cincinnati, Ohio                 4.00          Business Administration
David Downs (3)                        Seattle Pacific                                Sr.      Kirkland, Wash.                 3.80          Accounting
Bryce Foster                               Missouri Science & Technology    Sr.      Florissant, Mo.                   3.89          Business & Management
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SECOND TEAM
Name                                          School                                           Yr.     Hometown                       GPA  Major
Derek Billing                               Lake Superior State                       Sr.      Anna, Ohio                        3.59          Exercise Science
Chandler Hash                           Anderson (S.C.)                             Sr.      Greer, S.C.                        3.51   Nursing
Nicholas Kay                              Metropolitan State                          Jr.      Tamworth, Australia          3.91   Biology
Mitch McCarron                         Metropolitan State                          Jr.      Brisbane, Australia            3.87   Sport Industry Operations
Dominykas Milka (2)                  Saint Rose                                      Sr.      Ridgewood, N.Y.               3.65          Accounting
Teancum Stafford                      Alaska Anchorage                          Jr.      Auburn, Wash.                  4.00          Psychology
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THIRD TEAM
Name                                          School                                           Yr.     Hometown                       GPA  Major
C.J. Hester (3)                            West Liberty                                   Jr.      West Mifflin, Pa.                3.64   Biology
Carson Konrade                         Fort Hays State                              Sr.      Spearville, Kan.                 3.96          Exercise Science
Tylon Smith                                Southern Connecticut State           Jr.      Manchester, Conn.           3.68          Recreation & Leisure
Ian Vescovi                                 Pittsburgh-Johnstown                    Jr.      Patton, Pa.                        4.00          Mathematics
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Academic All-American of the Year:Â Bryce Foster, Missouri Science & Technology
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(1) – Capital One Academic All-America® Division II First Team in 2012-13
(2) – Capital One Academic All-America® Division II Second Team in 2012-13
(3) – Capital One Academic All-America® Division II Third Team in 2012-13
(&) – Capital One Academic All-America® Division II Second Team in 2011-12