May 26, 2006

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. - California men's tennis players junior John Pettit, junior Daniel Sebescen and senior Dean Wallace have all been named to the Pac-10 All-Academic team, announced today by Commissioner Tom Hanson. Pettit was a first-team selection, while Sebescen and Wallace earned second-team honors.

Pettit, a native of Monterey, Calif., is a business administration major. He was instrumental in Cal's doubles play. He teamed with Sebescen to record a 6-5 record on the second and third courts. Pettit also tallied a 3-2 record during the dual season on court six.

Sebescen, who is majoring in political economics of industrial economies, put together a solid season for the Bears on the third court. In that position, Sebescen went 10-7 during the dual season.

Wallace, who is a legal studies major, went 8-3 on the sixth court this dual season. He also teamed with teammate senior Lennart Maack in doubles to boast a 6-8 dual match record for Cal.

To be eligible for selection to the Pac-10 All-Academic team, a student-athlete must have a minimum 3.0 overall grade point average and be either a starter or significant contributor for his team.