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FAIRFAX, Va. — Diverse: Issues In Higher Education magazine is pleased to announce the 2021 Arthur Ashe Jr. Male and Female Athlete of the Year.
2021 Male Winner: D’Eriq King, University of Miami, Football
2021 Female Winner: Mariah White, Cleveland State University, Basketball
As the name denotes, the annual Ashe edition is part of the magazine’s quarter-century legacy of recognizing young, outstanding minority men and women who have distinguished themselves in their academic and athletic pursuits.
In addition to their athletic ability, students named 2021 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars must maintain a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.5, be at least a sophomore academically and be active on their campuses or in their communities.
Of the nearly 1,000 scholar athletes nominated, Diverse: Issues In Higher Education has named King and White its 2021 Arthur Ashe, Jr. Male and Female Sports Scholars of the Year for best exemplifying the standards of scholarship, athleticism and humanitarianism.
