National Player of the Year and economics major, Luka Garza of the University of Iowa has been selected as the 2021 Senior CLASS Award winner in NCAA Division I men’s basketball. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence: classroom, community, character and competition.
According to Garza, "The University of Iowa has prepared me for the real world both on and off the court. I am forever grateful to the countless teachers, advisors, tutors, and classmates that have helped me balance the life of a Division I athlete with the rigorous curriculum in the Tippie College of Business. I will use all the knowledge that I accumulated at the University of Iowa to help me in my future endeavors."