WICHITA, Kan. - Wichita State senior guard Seraphine Bastin has been named the American Athletic Conference Ambassador Award winner, it was announced Sunday afternoon.

The Ambassador Award is awarded to the student-athlete who reflects and celebrates the ideals of sportsmanship on and off the court. Emphasis on ethical behavior, fair play and integrity and community service are considered when selecting the winner of the Ambassador Award.
 
This is the first individual regular season award for a Wichita State student-athlete since joining the American in 2017-18.

A native of Dinant, Belgium, Bastin is very involved within her local church, the Metropolitan Baptist Church. She volunteers at the church before and after service, sings and plays guitar in the choir and has been someone that members enjoy spending time with. Bastin has also been found working in the Wichita State University Bookstore where she was praised for her reliability, willingness to help anyone and a delight to work with.

Earlier this season Bastin helped welcome local children back to school on their first day of the year. Bastin and her teammates also "adopted" a local family this past Christmas where they bought and wrapped presents for the family. She is currently working on a community service project to help children in the Republic of Congo.

Bastin is a two-time American Athletic Conference All-Academic Team member and has been named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll every semester at Wichita State. She has a cumulative GPA of 3.671 and is majoring in management.

Bastin has been an incredible teammate, student and ambassador for Wichita State women's basketball during her four years.

On the court, Bastin averages 7.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.6 steals per game this season for Wichita State. She leads the team in assists and ranks second in rebounds and third in steals. Her 81.6 percent shooting from the free throw line leads the American Athletic Conference.

2021-22 American Athletic Conference Women's Basketball Awards
 
Player of the Year
Diamond Battles, Sr., G, UCF
 
Freshman of the Year
Temira Poindexter, F, Tulsa
 
Coach of the Year
Katie Abrahamson-Henderson, UCF
 
Defensive Player of the Year
Diamond Battles, Sr., G, UCF
 
Newcomer of the Year
Moon Ursin, R-Sr., G, Tulane
 
Most Improved Player of the Year
Taniyah Thompson, Jr., G, East Carolina
 
Sixth Player of the Year
Brittney Smith, Sr., F, UCF
 
Ambassador Award
Seraphine Bastin, Sr., G, Wichita State
 
First Team All-Conference
Diamond Battles, Sr., G, UCF*
Taniyah Thompson, Jr., G, East Carolina
Elena Tsineke, So., G, South Florida
Mia Davis, Grad, F, Temple*
Moon Ursin, R-Sr., G, Tulane
 
Second Team All-Conference
Laila Blair, So., G, Houston
Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu, R-Sr., F, South Florida
Bethy Mununga, Sr., F, South Florida
Savannah Wilkinson, R-Sr., F, SMU
Wyvette Mayberry, So, G, Tulsa
 
Third Team All-Conference
Masseny Kaba, 5th, F, UCF
Tay Sanders, 5th, G, UCF
Kayla White, Sr., G, SMU
Krystal Freeman, R-Sr., F, Tulane
Dynah Jones, R-Jr., G, Tulane
 
All-Freshman Team
Braylyn Milton, G, Cincinnati
Tiarra East, G, Temple
Aniya Gourdine, G, Temple*
Delanie Crawford, G, Tulsa
Temira Poindexter, F, Tulsa*
 
*denotes unanimous selection