Ashton Gibbs Lowe's Senior CLASS Award Candidate

Lowe's released its Senior CLASS award candidates for the 2011-12 season and Pitt senior guard Ashton Gibbs was a nominee. Gibbs was one of 30 candidates and one of three Big East players - the others were Notre Dame's Tim Abromaitis and West Virginia's Kevin Jones.

The award recognizes a senior that demonstrates excellence in four areas: classroom, community, character, and in competition.

Former Pitt players Aaron Gray and Sam Young were previously finalists for the award.