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As a freshman, Igor Braga was named MEAC Rookie of the Year, the first Norfolk State University student to be accorded that honor since 2006. Braga has not slowed down since. As a junior, Braga was named the NSU Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year. The Brasilia, Brazil, native plays tennis for the Spartans, and is a member of the NSU Honors College. He is majoring in computer science.

School: Norfolk State University
Year: 2015
Major: Computer Science

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