Each year since 2001-02 season, the Senior CLASS Award has been presented to the outstanding senior NCAA Division I college basketball Player of the Year. Both male and female division winners are honored. The acronym "CLASS" stands for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School.

The idea first came from legendary sportscaster Dick Enberg, who suggested such an award during the CBS telecast of the 2001 National Championship Game when Shane Battier led Duke to the NCAA Men's Division I title. Battier’s well-chronicled decision to turn down the NBA and return for his senior season was the media story of the year in college basketball

In an era where leaving college early to turn professional has become a major issue, the Senior CLASS Award celebrates the loyalty of senior basketball players that honor their four-year commitment to their university. The award recognizes these student athletes for great achievement on the court and in the classroom while staying in school.

This year, Lowe’s has not only become title sponsor of the award, but has decided to expand it to four additional NCAA sports – baseball, softball, men’s hockey and men's lacrosse.  A greater emphasis is being placed on the all-around personal qualities that define a student athlete.  Winners are now selected based on excellence in four categories:  classroom, character, community and competition.

The Lowe’s Senior Class Award is owned and managed by Premier Sports Management. For more information, visit the official website: www.seniorclassaward.com

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Alison Bales
2007 Women's Senior Class Award Winner