COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. – The National Wheelchair Basketball Association and Junior Division Executive Committee are proud to announce the Timothy J. Nugent High School Academic All-America Teams and Academic Achieves for the 2022-23 season. 

The Timothy J. Nugent High School Academic All-America Teams recognizes student-athletes 10th through 12th grade, while the Academic Achievers award honors and promotes academic excellence for student athletes who are currently enrolled in grades 5-9. The awards are named after Timothy J. Nugent, who founded the NWBA over 70 seasons ago. Dr. Nugent valued education and being prepared for real world success and independence. We hope the spirit of these awards honor his mission.  

Brandon Louise of the Golden State Jr. Road Warriors was selected “Captain,” receiving an academic scholarship in addition to landing a spot on the Timothy J. Nugent High School Academic All-America First Team. 

2023 Timothy J. Nugent High School Academic All-America First Team 
$1,000 Scholarship Winner--Team Captain - Brandon Louie, Golden State Junior Road Warriors  
Jonathan Castro, Charlotte Rollin Hornets (Purple) 
Kendall Speaks, Cincinnati Dragons 
Mary McLendon, Lakeshore Lakers 
Preston Howell, Charlotte Rollin Hornets (Purple) 
Ryan Fitzpatrick, Ryan Martin Foundation Trojans 
Jack Binsfeld, Courage Kenny Rolling Timberwolves 

2023 Timothy J. Nugent High School Academic All-America Second Team 
Jonathan "Adam" Smith, Charlotte Rollin Hornets (Purple) 
Matthew Reid, Ryan Martin Foundation Tigers 
Gavin Peterson, Utah Rush 
Josie Portell, DASA Rolling Rams 
Sadie Absher, Charlotte Rollin Hornets (Purple) 
Elliott Murphy, Kansas City Kings (A)  

2023 Timothy J. Nugent Academic Achievers 
Liam Lenetz, Charlotte Rollin Hornets (Purple) 
Andrew Lucas, Charlotte Rollin Hornets (Purple) 
Cameron Ruis, Charlotte Rollin Hornets (Teal) 
Moustafa Eldeeb, New York Rollin’ Fury 
Lilly Morgan, Kansas City Kings Prep 
Isaac Murdock, Kansas City Kings Prep 
Karson Henderson, Kansas City Kings Prep 
Lucas Dean, Courage Kenny Jr. Rolling Timberwolves 
Zaelyn Marshall, LWSRA Hawks 
Quinn Hoover, Nebraska Red Dawgs 
Ethan McWhorter, Roger C. Peace Rollin’ Tigers 
Macalister Hedtke, Courage Kenny Jr Rolling Timberwolves 
Kai Ryan, Brooks Bullsharks 
Angel Urmeneta, New York Rollin’ Fury 
McLean Summerfield, Kansas City Kings 
Sean Nichols, Cincinnati Dragons 
Ciarlo Liples, Katie's Komets 
Abigail Harvey, Kansas City Kings 
Indigo Bruehwiler, Fairfax Falcons 
Caiden Hansen, Nebraska Red Dawgs 
Tucker Anderson, Charlotte Rollin Hornets (Teal) 
Eli Johnson, Kansas City Kings 
Emma D’Antonio, New York Rollin’ Fury 
Taylor Post, WASA Marquette Eagles