Tyrel Reed named Capital One first-team academic All-American

By J-W Staff Reports Mar 17, 2011

Nick Krug

Kansas guard Tyrel Reed roars after a dunk by teammate Thomas Robinson against Baylor during the first half on Monday, Jan. 17, 2011 at the Ferrell Center in Waco, Texas.

Kansas senior guard Tyrel Reed has been selected as one of five players on the Capital One All-America first team, the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) announced Thursday.

Reed, a pre-physical therapy and exercise science major with a 3.65 GPA, is the third-leading scorer for KU this season, averaging 10 points.

To be eligible, a student-athlete must be a varsity starter or key reserve, maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.30, have reached sophomore athletic and academic standings at his/her current institution and be nominated by his/her sports information director.

2010-11 Capital One Academic All-America

First Team

Tim Abromaitis, Notre Dame

Devon Beitzel, Northern Colorado

Matt Howard, Butler

Tyrel Reed, Kansas

Tyler Zeller, North Carolina