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CSC Academic All-District Men's Basketball

Diouf, Smith named to CSC Academic All-District® Teams

3/24/2026 12:00:00 PM

By: Hayden Mangan, Assistant AD-Communications & Fan Engagement

DURANGO, Colo. – Recognized for their on-court contributions as well as success in the classroom, Fort Lewis men's basketball's Jaxon Smith and Massal Diouf have been named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District® Teams, the organization announced on Tuesday.

The 2025-26 Academic All-District® Men's and Women's Basketball Teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the court and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, and NAIA. Select Academic All-District® honorees were considered for advancement to the CSC Academic All-America® ballot to be voted on by CSC members. First-, second- and third-team Academic All-America® honorees will be announced on Apr. 14.

Diouf captures Academic All-District® honors after wrapping up his collegiate career with the Skyhawks. A native of Gouda, Netherlands, Diouf started in 28 of his 29 games played for Fort Lewis as the go-to man in the post. Shooting a team-best 55.6 percent for the season among regular players, Diouf scored 207 points, hauled in 121 rebounds, and blocked a team-high 23 shots. In the classroom, Diouf carried a 3.92 Grade Point Average (GPA) while studying Health Sciences.

Smith was named to the Academic All-District® Teams in his first year of eligibility after a strong redshirt sophomore campaign. The 2025-26 All-Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Honorable Mention guard finished second on the roster with 424 points scored on 36.6 percent shooting, and a dangerous 37.3 percent clip from the three-point line, where he knocked down 76 treys. Smith was also the best free-throw shooter in NCAA Division II by percentage, hitting at 94 percent with 110 made free throws on the season. Off the court, Smith boasted a 3.94 GPA studying Business Administration.

With the 2025-26 campaign in the books, Fort Lewis will look to its summer camp season and recruiting in preparation for the fall of 2026. Fans can follow the Skyhawks men's basketball team on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) @flcmbasketball, or download the Fort Lewis Skyhawks mobile app and visit GoSkyhawks.com to stay up to date on all of the latest Skyhawks Athletics news.

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