The Award

A minimum of two players from each team will be nominated for the award in the fall/winter (July-December) and spring/summer (January-June). The award will be given to two players in December at “mid-term”, as well as two players in June at the end of the academic school year. In addition to the recognition, winners will receive a custom pair of shoes (2020-21 recipients will receive custom Paul George shoes).

Criteria

Education criteria includes a minimum 3.5 GPA. Beyond the classroom, players will be evaluated and nominated by UH Elite coaches based on dedication, work ethic, attitude, and an overall commitment to exhibiting the values Berto exemplified in school, on the court, and as a teammate.

UH Elite All-Academic Teams

At the end of each calendar school year, UH Elite will also announce a First- and Second- All-Academic team, recognizing the top 10 students in the program for the full academic year