University of Rochester men's basketball senior John DiBartolomeo has been selected as a finalist for the 2013 Jostens Trophy.

The Jostens Trophy is a national to honor the most outstanding men's and women's Division III basketball players of the year. The award takes into account three vital parts: basketball ability, academic prowess and community service. This year's class marks the 16th year the award has been presented.

DiBartolomeo (Westport, CT/Staples) is one of 10 men to be in the running for the award.  There are 11 women up for the women's award.

Voters' ballots are due by March 13 with the winning schools expected to be notified by March 15. The awards presentation is scheduled for Thursday, March 21 at the Salem Civic Center in conjunction with the Men's Division III quarterfinals and semifinals being hosted in Salem, Va., on March 22-23.

This season is DiBartolomeo's best on the River Campus.  He has started all 26 games for the Yellowjackets and averaged career highs in points per game, rebounds per game, 3-point field goal percentage and free throw percentage.

In 2012-13 he has averaged 23.4 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 5.4 apg, shot 47.1% from the floor, 47.6% from 3-point range and 90.7% from the free throw line.  He also has 51 steals, 10 blocks and only 60 turnovers.  The senior averages 33.6 minutes per game.

For his career he ranks 3rd in UR history in scoring with 1,777 points and 2nd in career assists (529) and steals (198).

He and the Yellowjackets (22-4) are hosting Ithaca College this Saturday at 7 pm in the 2nd round of the NCAA Division III Tournament.  Last Saturday, UR beat Fitchburg State University 91-86 to advance in the tournament.  DiBartolomeo scored a career high 42 points in the victory along with grabbing 6 rebounds and handing out 6 assists.  For his effort in the first round game, DiBartolomeo has been recognized as UAA Men's Basketball Performer of the Week.

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