The Valparaiso University men's basketball program was recognized for its academic success during the 2024-2025 season on Thursday, earning a Team Academic Excellence Award from the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC).
 
The NABC Team Academic Excellence Awards recognize programs that completed the 2024-2025 academic year with a team GPA of 3.0 or higher.
 
In addition, four members of the 2024-2025 Beacons were named to the NABC Honors Court – Devon Ellis, Isaiah Stafford, Joe Vick and Louth-M Coulibaly. The NABC Honors Court honors juniors, seniors and graduate students who finished the 2024-25 season with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.