CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Division I-AAA Athletics Directors Association (DI-AAA ADA) has announced the members of the 22nd Annual Scholar-Athlete Team, with Frankie Fidler being selected as one of the 11 male members.

"We are so excited to recognize and congratulate this year's men's and women's scholar-athlete teams," stated Division I-AAA ADA President, Director of Athletics at the University of North Carolina Asheville, Janet R. Cone. "We are fortunate to honor such deserving scholars, in addition to providing the postgraduate scholarship awards. The time and effort these aspiring individuals dedicate to their sport and our universities is a testament to their work ethic both in the classroom and on the court."

Basketball players from all Division I-AAA ADA member institutions are eligible for these prestigious annual awards. Each of the nominees is required to maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.20 (4.00 scale) in undergraduate study and have been a starter or important reserve with legitimate athletics credentials. Nominees must have participated in at least 50 percent of the team's games listed on the nomination form. To be eligible for nomination to the Scholar-Athlete Team, individuals must have reached junior academic standing at their respective institution (ineligible athletics transfers are not eligible).

Fidler was honored after starting every single game for the Mavericks and finishing with a 3.36 GPA as a Business Administration major.