2022-23 NCAA Basktball All-American and 2022-23 CSC Division II Academic All-American of the Year John Paul Kromka was selected one of the conference's 75 "Greatest Male Athletes" when the league office announced its honorees as part of the to the PSAC 75th Anniversary celebration on Wednesday.
The conference office is recognizing former male student-athletes that had exceptional athletic careers during or after their participation in the PSAC.
"The legacy of the PSAC has been built on the backs of remarkable student-athletes whose impact transcends box scores and record books," said Steve Murray, PSAC Commissioner. "Honoring the 75 greatest male athletes in our history is more than a celebration of talent. It's a tribute to the character, discipline, and competitive spirit that define our conference. These men didn't just compete in the PSAC—they helped shape its identity."
"For 75 years, the PSAC has been more than a conference--it's been a proving ground for excellence, leadership, and lifelong impact," said PSAC Commissioner Steve Murray. "The 'Made in the PSAC' honorees reflect the very best of what our institutions represent. Their achievements stand as a testament to the transformative power of Division II athletics and the values that define the PSAC: integrity, resilience, and a commitment to something greater than oneself."
John Paul Kromka - Pitt-Johnstown, Men's Basketball, 2018-23
4-time All-PSAC West (3x First Team), 4-time PSAC West Defensive Athlete of the Year, 4-time Academic All-American, 2022-23 CSC Division II Academic All-American of the Year
The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference is celebrating its 75th anniversary season in 2025-26 and will honor 300 of its most prominent contributors throughout the month of September. Four groups of honorees, with 75 in each group, will be honored. the groups include: "Made in the PSAC,", "75 Greatest Female Athletes," (release date Sept. 10), "75 Greatest Male Athletes," (release date Sept. 17) and "Distinguished Keynotes" (release date Sept. 24). All 300 honorees were selected through a process that included nominations from institutions and selections by committee. The committee was comprised of institutional and PSAC staff.
The PSAC was founded on March 11, 1951, and comprised 14 institutions as the Pennsylvania State Teachers College Athletic Conference (PSTCAC). Since then, it has grown into one of the largest conferences in the NCAA across all three divisions.
