The Big 12 Conference has named 61 student-athletes to the 2011 Academic All-Big 12 Baseball Team.

Nebraska led the honorees with 15 total selections - nine first team and six second team members.

Among those honored, Kolt Browder (Baylor) and Jason King (Kansas State) were nominated with a 4.0 grade point average. 

Nominated by each institution's director of student-athlete support services, the baseball academic all-league team consisted of 40 first team members combined with 21 on the second team.  First team members consist of those who have maintained a 3.20 or better GPA, and the second team are those who have a 3.00 to 3.19 GPA.

To qualify student-athletes must maintain a 3.00 GPA or higher either cumulative or the two previous semesters and must have participated in 60 percent of his team's scheduled contests. Freshmen and transfers are not eligible in their first year of academic residence. Senior student-athletes who have participated for a minimum of two years and meet all the criteria except percent of participation are also eligible.