University of North Carolina Athletics
Blumberg Named To ITA Collegiate All-Star Team
June 15, 2017 | Men's Tennis
North Carolina's William Blumberg added another honor to an already outstanding freshman season Wednesday when he was named to the 2017 ITA Collegiate All-Star Team. The team includes those who have won major titles or finished as NCAA runners-up during the 2016-17 season.
The 2017 ITA National Freshman of the Year and ACC Freshman of the Year, Blumberg became the first player in North Carolina history to reach the final of the NCAA singles tournament. The freshman finished his inaugural campaign with a 31-3 record. He also reached the NCAA quarterfinals in doubles with junior Robert Kelly to earn All-America honors. Blumberg helped guide the Tar Heels to their first appearance in a NCAA tournament final and was named the NCAA Tournament's Most Outstanding Player.
2017 ITA Collegiate All-Star Team
Division I Men
NCAA Singles Champion: Thai-Son Kwiatkowski, Sr., Virginia
NCAA Singles Runner-Up: William Blumberg, Fr., North Carolina
USTA/ITA National Indoor Intercollegiate Singles Champion: Mike Redlicki, Sr., Arkansas
NCAA Doubles Champions: Spencer Papa (Jr.) / Andrew Harris (Sr.), Oklahoma
NCAA Doubles Runner-Up: Robert Loeb (Fr.) / Jan Zielinski (So.), Georgia
USTA/ITA National Indoor Intercollegiate Doubles Champions: Skander Mansouri (Jr.) / Christian Seraphim (RS-Jr.), Wake Forest
For a look at the complete All-Star Teams for men and women in all divisions, click here.
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