SALEM, Va. – Hardin-Simmons'
Chris Bryant was named one of 11 finalists for the 2026 Division III men's basketball Jostens Trophy, presented by the Rotary Club of Salem, Va.
Bryant was named a first-team all-ASC forward and a D3hoops.com All-Region 10 second-team player in 2025-26. He started all 27 games for HSU with 15.1 points a game and 6.7 rebounds a contest. Bryant added 54 assists, 20 steals, and 48 blocked shots. He had a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds in the ASC tournament championship game, eclipsing 1,000 points in his Cowboy career in his third season.
Fans have the opportunity to vote in the fan vote at the link below:
VOTE FOR CHRIS BRYANT
The Jostens Trophy honors - one for men's basketball and one for women's basketball - are national awards created by the Rotary Club of Salem and sponsored by Jostens, Inc., to recognize the most outstanding men's and women's Division III basketball players of the year. The awards focus on three major criteria: basketball ability, academic prowess, and service to one's surrounding communities. The Jostens Trophy models the Rotary International motto of "Service Above Self" by recognizing those who truly fit the ideal of a well-rounded Division III student-athlete. The 2026 season marks the 28th time the Jostens Trophy honors will be awarded.
The Rotary Club of Salem is responsible for the initial review of the nominees, which it conducts over a two-week period. The Club's Jostens Trophy Committee objectively reviews the nominees and uses a numerical system to pare down the pools to an initial list of 22 finalists -- 11 for the men's award and 11 for the women's trophy.
The finalists will now be reviewed by the Jostens Trophy National Selection Committee. The committee is composed of men and women from across the country. The committee features current and former athletic administrators and head coaches, past Jostens Trophy recipients, and select members of the Division III media. The committee will spend the next week-plus reviewing the nominees with the aim of announcing the two winners the week following both national championship events.
Fans can also have their say. Through Thursday, March 19 at 11:59 p.m. ET, fans can submit a vote for who they favor for the 2026 Jostens Trophy awards. Use the links below to submit your votes!
VOTE FOR CHRIS BRYANT
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