CHAMPAIGN, IL (Champaign, IL) – Three Illinois women’s basketball student-athletes have been honored with Academic All-District recognition from College Sports Communicators (CSC), the association announced on Tuesday. Kendall Bostic, Adalia McKenzie, and Genesis Bryant have all received the prestigious distinction for their performance both in the classroom and on the court.

Bostic and McKenzie are earning this honor for the third time in their careers, while Bryant is being recognized for the second consecutive year. The trio’s academic and athletic achievements have set them apart as some of the top student-athletes in collegiate sports.

In her fourth season at Illinois, Bostic is currently pursuing a master’s degree in special education after earning her bachelor’s degree in speech and hearing sciences. On the court, Bostic has made the most of her final year of eligibility, earning a career-high 20 double-doubles and averaging 15.6 points and 11.2 rebounds per game. She also leads the program in career rebounds and double-doubles. Bostic was named a First Team All-Big Ten honoree and started all 32 games during the 2024-25 season.

McKenzie, also in her fourth season at Illinois, is working toward an undergraduate degree in recreation, sport, and tourism. The Minnesota native had a strong final season, averaging 13.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.0 steals per game. McKenzie shot a career-high 76.7% from the free-throw line and scored in double figures 26 times during the season, playing all 125 games during her career at Illinois.

Bryant, a third-year student-athlete, earned her undergraduate degree in communications last year and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in management. Bryant had an impressive season, recording 14.9 points, 3.9 assists, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game. She also set the Illini single-season free-throw percentage record at 89.3% and was named to the All-Big Ten Second Team.

To qualify for the Academic All-District award, student-athletes must maintain a 3.50 GPA, be at least a sophomore both academically and athletically, and play an important role on their team, participating in at least 90% of games or starting 66% of contests.

Illinois finished the 2024-25 season with a 22-10 record, marking their first NCAA Tournament win since 2000.