Michigan tennis standout Brian Hung was recognized with the NCAA Sportsmanship Award at halftime of the Wolverines’ men’s basketball game against Penn State February 9. Dan Mara, chair of the NCAA Committee on Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct and commissioner of the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference, made the presentation.

The sportsmanship committee recognized Hung for completing his four-year career without collecting a code violation (point penalty) and always giving opponents the benefit of the doubt on line calls. In addition, he frequently visited a local children’s hospital and participated in a Pen Pal program connecting underprivileged grade school children and student-athletes. He also mentored young students in the local school system and volunteered at youth tennis clinics.

Michigan tennis coach Bruce Berque described Hung as a quiet leader who listens and leads by example. “He is a player who is respected by his teammates and opponents, not only because of his skills, but also because of the way he treats people,” Berque said. “He is the complete team player, leading the team in workouts and helping players make difficult adjustments in class and on campus. Big Ten coaches often talk to me about the tremendous example he sets for everyone in the conference.”

The winner of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association/Arthur Ashe Award for Leadership and Sportsmanship for the Midwest region, Hung also was a three-time winner of the squad’s sportsmanship award. However, Hung said he’s especially proud of the NCAA award.

“It is important to compete hard, but at the same time it is equally important to compete fairly and with sportsmanship,” he said. “At Michigan, we try to be a team that is hungry to win but also always shows class. As the captain of the team, I am happy that I was able to lead the team in the right way.”