Senior forward Colby Taylor of the Central College men’s basketball squad was named to the Academic All-America Division III men’s basketball team as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America on Tuesday.

Taylor was named to the third team with a 3.41 cumulative grade point average while majoring in actuarial science.

To be eligible for academic all-America consideration, a student-athlete must be a varsity contributor, maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.30 or better and have reached sophomore standing. CoSIDA members first submit ballots for a district team before selected nominees advance for consideration on the national squad.

Taylor led the Iowa Conference with 21 points per game and was third at 7.8 rebounds per contest. The school’s all-time leading scorer, Taylor has been recognized as an all-Iowa Conference performer as a sophomore and a junior and will likely be recognized again this season. He’s also a two-time D3hoops.com All-West Region third team selection.

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