NORMAN, Okla. –George Mason University men's golfer Vijay 'JJ' Powell was named 2024-25 GCAA All-America Scholar for NCAA Division I announced by GCAA today.
 
In his second season with the Patriots, Powell ranked third on the team with a stroke average of 74.2 and was one of only four golfers to compete in all 12 tournaments. The sophomore recorded four top-25 finishes, highlighted by a season-best 16th place (74-70-70=214) at the Howard Invitational at Manor Country Club. His five eagles ranked third on the team, trailing only Vaughn McMeans and Samir Davidov, who each recorded six.
 
To be eligible for Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar nomination, an individual must be a sophomore, junior or senior both academically and athletically in NCAA Division I, II, III, and NAIA, or receiving their associate's degree and in their last year of athletic eligibility in the NJCAA. In addition, they must participate in 50% of their team's competitive rounds, have a stroke average under 76.0 in NCAA Division I, and maintain a minimum cumulative career grade-point average of 3.2. A recipient must also be of high moral character and be in good standing at their college or university.
 
556 NCAA Division I athletes from 190 schools earned 2024-25 Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar honors. College of Charleston, Georgia Southern, Hawai'i, and Mississippi State each had six recipients, tied with Rhodes (NCAA Division III) and Texas Wesleyan (NAIA) for the most recipients from one school across all six divisions in 2024-25.
 
About GCAA
Established in 1958, the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) is the professional organization of men's collegiate golf coaches. The GCAA's mission is to support its member coaches from six divisions, including the NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA, by creating educational opportunities, providing resources, and promoting its members with the purpose of enhancing their overall performance as coaches, mentors, and teachers. The GCAA also recognizes the excellence and achievements of its members and their student-athletes in academic, athletic, and civic endeavors.