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Shea Tripp Allstate Good Works Team

Women's Basketball Jeff Weiss, Senior Associate Director of Athletics/Media Relations

Tripp Selected To the Allstate NACDA Good Works Team

DETROIT -- Wayne State University women's basketball senior Shea Tripp has been selected as one of the 10 female honorees for the inaugural Allstate NACDA Good Works Team, which recognized 20 standout student-athletes across collegiate winter sports for their exceptional achievements in community service, athletics and academics.  This marks the first-ever expansion of the Good Works Team to include student-athletes from all collegiate sports and divisions.

On the court, Tripp was voted to the All-GLIAC First Team for a second consecutive season earlier this month as well as being named to the D2CCA All-Midwest Region Second Team earlier today.  She currently ranks fourth in school history with 1,305 points, and ranks in the top 10 in program history in steals (4th / 235 - most career steals by a  WSU player since 1986), free throws made (6th / 289), rebounds (7th / 686), assists (7th / 335), field goals made (T-7th / 486), games played (T-8th / 109), assists per game (9th / 3.1), and games started (T-9th / 89).

Her other on the court accolades include Second Team All-GLIAC in 2023, 66 games scoring in double figures, including 15 games with at least 20 points, and 18 career double-doubles.

In the classroom, the Health and Physical Education Teaching major has earned Athletic Director's Honor Roll (term GPA 3.5+) recognition all seven semesters, including six terms with a 4.0.  She will be named to the Da ADA Academic Achievement Award for the third consecutive year this summer, the GLIAC All-Academic Excellence Team for a third straight season this spring, and the College Sports Communicators (formerly CoSIDA) Academic All-District squad for a third consecutive year next month.

But in the community is where Tripp really shines as she was named one of three females nationally to be a finalist for the John Wooden Citizenship Cup which will be announced at the end of the April in Atlanta.  The Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup is a remarkable honor that celebrates athletes who;
  • Excel in their sports
  • Demonstrate exceptional leadership
  • Contribute meaningfully to their community
  • Embody the highest standards of personal character

Tripp has donated nearly 500 hours in the community during her collegiate career including activities such as Cards for Hospitalized Kids (three years), working with Team Impact (three years), 2024 meal pack for 9/11, Bay Shore Basketball, Christmas boxes as part of Operation Christmas Child, Boxes of Love as part of Athletes in Action, QPR Mental Health Training, Michigan Premier basketball, and toy boxes for Children's Hospital.

Tripp's bio as part of the Allstate NACDA Good Works Team.

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ALLSTATE / NACDA RELEASE

NORTHBROOK, Ill. (March 12, 2025) – Today, Allstate and the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) announce the inaugural Allstate NACDA Good Works Team (Winter), recognizing 20 standout student-athletes across collegiate winter sports for their exceptional achievements in community service, athletics and academics.  This marks the first-ever expansion of the Good Works Team to include student-athletes from all collegiate sports and divisions.
 
The final team was voted on by the program's esteemed Selection Committee from an impressive pool of nearly 200 nominees nationwide.  These student-athletes represent nine winter sports and five collegiate divisions, demonstrating the far-reaching impact of student- athletes in their communities.
 
Auburn gymnast Sophia Groth has been named team captain, becoming the first female student-athlete to lead the distinguished group.  As president of Auburn's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), Groth has championed community outreach, supported fellow student-athletes and advocated for student parents working to complete their degrees through programs like Baby Steps.  Groth also spearheaded The Big House Toy Drive, brightening the holidays for children in need across the state of Alabama.
 
"I'm honored to be named captain of this incredible team," said Groth.  "Leadership isn't just about what we accomplish in sports—it's about how we give back. I'm proud to represent my teammates and my school as we work together to make a difference."
 
Announced in December 2024, the Allstate NACDA Good Works Team builds on the legacy of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®, which has honored college football players' community impact since 1992.  Now expanded to include all sanctioned national championship sports, the initiative will recognize 60 student-athletes annually across fall, winter and spring seasons.
 
Meet the Allstate NACDA Good Works Team (Winter)
The inaugural 20-member team features student-athletes from all levels of collegiate competition, including junior/community college, NAIA and NCAA Divisions I, II and III. Honorees represent winter sports such as hockey, basketball, swimming & diving, gymnastics and track and field. Among those recognized are:
  • Emmanuela Katou Kouami, University of the District of Columbia, Indoor Track & Field: President of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), organizes events like SAAC Week, Make-A-Wish fundraisers and mental health awareness initiatives. 
     
  • Colby Kern, Saint John's University (Minn.), Swimming & Diving: Leads an annual meal-packing event to fight food insecurity, providing nearly 90,000 meals for his community in 2024 alone.
     
  • Alex McCray, Florida State College at Jacksonville, Basketball: Mentors underprivileged students through Goodwill/Take Stock in Children Initiative and leads holiday donation efforts with the Salvation Army.
     
  • Audrey Wethington, University of Minnesota, Hockey: Dedicated more than 1,000 hours to heart research at the Visible Heart Laboratories and volunteers at Masonic Children's Hospital, brightening patients' days through therapeutic activities.
     
  • Drew Wyman, College of Idaho, Basketball: Works with the Legacy Program, Special Olympics and the Jae Foundation, where he advocates for youth mentorship and mental health awareness.
The full team roster and their inspiring stories can be found on the Allstate NACDA Good Works Team website.
 
"These student-athletes embody the best of collegiate athletics—not just in competition, but in leadership, service and impact," said Elizabeth Brady, Allstate's chief marketing, customer and communications officer. "From youth empowerment to mental health advocacy, their work changes lives."
 
"NACDA is honored to collaborate with Allstate to expand the Good Works Team program and recognize student-athletes across all sports and all divisions," said Pat Manak, NACDA's chief executive officer. "This initiative provides a national platform for our members to shine a light on the positive and inspirational stories happening at all levels of intercollegiate athletics during a pivotal time in our industry. Congratulations to the student-athletes and institutions represented on the inaugural Winter Team, and we look forward to continuing the process in the seasons to come."
 
The Allstate NACDA Good Works Team will spotlight student-athletes' service throughout the year, with upcoming teams for spring and fall sports.
 
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About NACDA: Now in its 60th year, NACDA is the professional and educational Association for more than 24,000 college athletics administrators at more than 2,300 institutions throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. NACDA manages 19 professional associations and four foundations. In addition to virtual programming, NACDA hosts and/or has a presence at seven major professional development events in-person annually. The NACDA & Affiliates Convention is the largest gathering of collegiate athletics administrators in the country. For more information, visit www.nacda.com.


 
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Shea Tripp

#23 Shea Tripp

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Senior
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