We take a look at the student-athletes who are competing this season after earning their degrees. Over 20 student-athletes studying 12 different majors and competing for 11 different sports make up this year's list of current Sun Devil graduate student-athletes. Below is a list of those athletes who are competing in the 2019-20 season.
JARED BUBAK, FOOTBALL, BS SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, 2019
Jared Bubak appeared in seven games for the Sun Devils during the 2019 season. Bubak was named to the inaugural Pac-12 Academic Honor Roll this fall. He has spent the past two seasons as a key contributor on special teams and has been a part of several special teams units.
KERRI CLAYTON, LACROSSE, BS ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN, 2019
Catchin' Up With Kerri Clayton
Clayton, Glagolev Earn Pac-12 Second Team All-Conference Honors
Sun Devil Lacrosse co-captain Kerri Clayton has been an integral part of laying down the foundation of a program, as she has been elected as a co-captain of the team in each of its first two years at the Division I level. The 2019 Pac-12 Second Team All-Conference selection recorded 33 goals and 13 assists during the 2019 season, giving her 77 goals and 28 assists in her two years in Tempe. In her first season as a Sun Devil, Clayton also received Pac-12 Second Team All-Conference honors in addition to Pac-12 All-Academic Honorable Mention distinction. She received her bachelor's in the Spring of 2019 and is currently pursuing a post-graduate degree at Arizona State as she prepares to play her final season.
To celebrate Graduation Week, join us in recognizing @SunDevilWLax senior Kerri Clayton, who graduated from @ASU in the Spring of 2019 and is currently pursuing a Master's degree! ????#SunDevilsGraduate pic.twitter.com/6dtll2WZxF
— Sun Devil Lacrosse (@SunDevilWLax) December 17, 2019
CADE COTE, FOOTBALL, BA BUSINESS (SPORTS BUSINESS), 2019
After redshirting his first year at ASU, Cade Cote has become a versatile player who has played multiple positions on the offensive line. At the end of the 2019 season, Cote was awarded the Tim Landers Iron Man Award from the team for the work he has put in in the weight room and for battling through injury during his senior year.
ROB EDWARDS, MEN'S BASKETBALL, BA LIBERAL STUDIES, 2019
Getting to Know The Sun Devils: Rob Edwards
@SunDevilHoops Adding Transfer Rob Edwards, Set To Play In 2018-19
After transferring from Cleveland State in 2017, Rob Edwards has made a noticeable impact for the Sun Devils. Edwards has notched over 1,200 career points and dropped a career-high 28 points in the team's win over Utah in 2019. Edwards was named Pac-12 Player of the Week last season after dropping 15 points in the win over No 1. Kansas.
Graduation week!
— Sun Devil MBB (@SunDevilHoops) December 17, 2019
--Proud of our two graduates already on our roster @MickeyMitchell0 and @robedwardss2
--Every single former player degree earned since 1990 here: https://t.co/Iebf9AcItg pic.twitter.com/u6OyoIuAhv
SERI GEISLER, TRACK & FIELD, BA INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES, 2019
Track & Field Sun Devils Set School Records in SoCal
After transferring to ASU from Valley City State, Seri Geisler set the school record in javelin in just her second meet. She competed at the NCAA Outdoor Championships and earned All-America and All-Conference honors in 2019.
TANNER HALL, WRESTLING, BSE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, 2019
@ASUWrestling Pac-12 Champion Q&A #2: Tanner Hall
Tanner Hall Earns @ASUWrestling's Third Pac-12 Weekly Honor of the Season
Tanner Hall returns to the mat for the 2019-20 season after redshirting last year and graduating with his bachelor's degree in the spring. Hall was ranking in the top-five of three preseason polls at heavyweight. During his junior year, Hall placed third at Pac-12's and qualified for the NCAA Championships.
SAMMI HAMPTON, WOMEN'S TENNIS, BA ENGLISH (LITERATURE), 2019
Sammi Hampton graduated in the spring with a degree in English. She returns for her last year with the Sun Devils after leading the team with six three-set victories in 2019. She ended the season with a 12-match unbeaten streak and combined with Samantha Alicea for the best doubles record on the team at 15-2 in dual-match play.
TOMMY HUDSON, FOOTBALL, BS ECONOMICS, 2019
Hudson Adheres to a Higher Calling
Tommy Hudson has been a key asset in the run game, using his size and physicality to serve as an additional impact blocker. In 2018, he posted a 68.5 grade as a pass blocker, placing him 29th nationally and third among Pac-12 tight ends who played at least 500 snaps. During the 2019 season, Hudson put up career-high numbers with 10 receptions for 112 yards, inlcuding a career-high 31 yard reception in his final game.
Congrats to the Class of 2019 ?????? pic.twitter.com/d6Z9ctClYi
— Sun Devil Football (@ASUFootball) May 7, 2019
HALLE JOHNSON PASICHNUK, BEACH VOLLEYBALL, BS COMMUNICATION, 2019
Q&A With Halle Johnson
Johnson Named to Academic All-District First Team
After playing three seasons on the Sun Devil Volleyball team, Halle Johnson Pasichnuk joined the beach volleyball team for the 2019 season. Johnson Pasichnuk played a key role on the indoor team during her three years, playing in over 250 sets. She was named to the Pac-12 All-Academic first team in 2017 and 2018 and she was also named to the 2018 Google Cloud Academic All-District First Team.
?? Congrats to our grads! ??#SandDevils | #ForksUp pic.twitter.com/mo9YCrTWpC
— Sun Devil Beach VB (@SunDevilBeachVB) May 7, 2019
KHAYLAN KEARSE-THOMAS, FOOTBALL, BA LIBERAL STUDIES, 2019
After graduating over the summer, Khaylan Kearse-Thomas had a breakout season for the Sun Devils in 2019. He led the team in tackles for loss, and set multiple career highs throughout the season, including a career-high 11 tackles against Colordao. Kearse-Thomas was given the team's Ron Pritchard Outstanding Linebacker Award at the end of the season. He was also named to the Pac-12 All-Conference Honorable Mention and Phil Steele All-Pac-12 Third Team.
GEORGE LEA, FOOTBALL, BA LIBERAL STUDIES, 2018
@ASUFootball's Cohl Cabral and George Lea Earn Pac-12 Weekly Honors
George Lea returned for his final season with the Sun Devils after graduating in the fall of 2018. Lea had a standout season in 2018, playing a prominent role in all 13 games. He established himself as a starter in the final five games of the season and earned the Curley Culp Outstanding Lineman award from his teammates. In 2019, Lea played in 10 games and recorded 24 total tackles before sustaining a season-ending injury.
ALEXANDER LOSOYA, FOOTBALL, BA INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES, 2019
After transferring from Orange Coast College, Alex Losoya has worked his way into the starting rotation and has become a key part of the offensive line. In 2018, Losoya started in 8 games and showed versatility being able to play both of the guard positions. Losoya played in all 13 games during the 2019 season.
STEVE MILLER, FOOTBALL, BA INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES, 2018
Steve Miller is a local product out of Gilbert who added quality depth to the Sun Devil offensive line in his first three years with the team. During the 2019 season, Miller started on the offensive line and played in all 13 games.
MICKEY MITCHELL, MEN'S BASKETBALL, BA INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES, 2019
Mickey And Kimani Great Additions As Pac-12 Play Begins For @SunDevilHoops
Mickey Mitchell, a transfer from Ohio State University, returns to the Sun Devil lineup this season after playing in only six games in 2018-19 due to injury. In his first season with the ASU he provided meaningful minutes, leading or tying for the lead in rebounds in six games.
They grow up so fast ????#SunDevilsGraduate x #SunDevils4Life pic.twitter.com/IFDNN7yrcn
— Sun Devil MBB (@SunDevilHoops) May 7, 2019
RYAN NEWSOME, FOOTBALL, BA LIBERAL STUDIES, 2018
After transferring from Texas, Ryan Newsome has added versatility off the bench and has made an impact in the pass game and return game. In his first season with the Sun Devils he appeared in 10 games and made seven catches for 96 yards.
ADRIANA OROZCO, SOCCER, BS HEALTH SCIENCE (HEALTHY LIFESTYLES COACHING), 2019
Adriana Orozco graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors in the spring. After being sidelined for her senior season due to injury, Orozco returned to play for the Sun Devils in the fall. As a freshman, she was named the team's Newcomer of the Year.
STEENN PASICHNUK, HOCKEY, BS COMMUNICATION, 2019
Steenn Pasichnuk graduated with his bachelor's degree this summer, doing so in less than four years. During his junior season, Pasichnuk tallied 2 goals and 6 assists in 32 games played. This season, Pasichnuk played in his 100th game for the Sun Devils.
ROBBI RYAN, WOMEN'S BASEKTBALL, BS PSYCHOLOGY, 2019
Robbi Ryan graduated in 2019, doing so in less than four years. Ryan earned Pac-12 All-Academic honors following the 2018 and 2019 seasons, and earned All-Pac-12 honorable mention in 2018. Since her sophomore season, she has ranked in the top three on the team for scoring, 3-point FGs and assists.
ANTHONY VALENCIA, WRESTLING, BA INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES, 2019
@ASUWrestling Pac-12 Champion Q&A #5: Anthony Valencia
Anthony Valencia Named Pac-12 Wrestler of the Week
After redshirting last season, Anthony Valencia returns to the competition for the Sun Devils for his redshirt junior season. During his redshirt freshman and sophomore seasons, Valencia was a Pac-12 Champion. Valencia has earned Pac-12 All-Academic Honorable Mentions twice in his career.
It isn't over quite yet... I will continue on to getting a masters degree and continue wrestling for ASU. I still have two years left! #sundevilsgraduate #graduated #ASU pic.twitter.com/OpmUyL16x7
— Anthony G. Valencia (@AnthonadorGold) May 7, 2019
TYLER WHILEY, FOOTBALL, BA LIBERAL STUDIES, 2018
Whiley Named to Lott IMPACT Watch List
After missing the 2018 following a season-ending injury in fall camp, Whiley returned to the field this season. Prior to the start of the 2019 season, Whiley was named to the Lott IMPACT Trophy watch list -- an award that recognized both athletic performance and the personal character attributes of the player.
MORGAN WILSON, GYMNASTICS, BS EXERCISE WELLNESS, 2019
Get To Know Morgan Wilson
Morgan Wilson graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors in December. In 2019, she scored a 9.800 or better in all but two meets and earned the Vault Award at the team banquet. Wilson has been named a Pac-12 All-Academic honorable mention and has earned WCGA Scholastic All-America Honors at the conclusion of the past three seasons.
Congrats to Morgan Wilson for earning the #GymDevils' first Pac-12 Coaches' Choice of the Week award! ??
— Sun Devil Gymnastics (@SunDevilGym) February 5, 2020
?? Career high on floor and in the all-around.
?? First time competing in those two events since 2016.
?? Helping ASU beat No. 10 Cal.
Yeah, we think she deserves it. ?? pic.twitter.com/X8Tuy2haqj