Division III Week Student Spotlight – Charvez' Hobson

This week is NCAA Division III Week and member institutions across the country are celebrating the ninth-year event. 

Division III Week, which runs from Monday through Sunday, is intended to recognize the academic and athletic accomplishments as well as the campus leadership and community service efforts of Division III student-athletes. 

As part of Huntingdon College's participation in Division III Week, 18 student-athletes will be featured this week. Sidney Ison, Charvez' Hobson and Mary Stanley are today's featured student-athletes.

By Noah Diebel

Sports Information Assistant

Name: Charvez' Hobson

Year: Senior

Hometown: Greene County, Ala.

Major: Sports Management  

Sport: Men's Basketball                                 

Athletic Accomplishments: Hobson was a four-year member of the men's basketball team and appeared in 98 games during his career. As a senior, he led Huntingdon with 153 rebounds and helped the Hawks advance to the USA South Athletic Conference Tournament championship game for the first time since 2014. Huntingdon finished with 14 wins, the most for the program since the 2005-06 season.

Academic Achievements and Campus Activities: Hobson has been involved with Huntingdon's Ability Sports Network's wheelchair basketball team and has taken part in community service through Breakfast for Babies, the Angel Tree Project, Book Drive, Special Olympics and the MLK Day of Service.

What made you feel like Huntingdon was the right place for you? "I'm a family person. So when I came to visit, there was such a nice family vibe and such a caring and loving atmosphere."

As a student-athlete, what is your impression of Division III now compared to your first season? "Division III is more of a challenge to be a student-athlete. Class is very important, but the style of play in Division III is very competitive and has a structured play style."

With the COVID-19 pandemic changing the world we live in, what have you learned about the compassion and resiliency of your friends, family and classmates? "We really are a close family. Even though we are in our own bubbles (right now), we are still communicating with one another and making sure everything is fine."

If you could offer one piece of encouragement at this time to your friends, family and classmates, what would it be?  "Keep your faith and dreams. Our time is still coming."

What advice would you give our current underclassmen and incoming recruits to better prepare them for the next few years?  "Don't be afraid to be an overachiever. Grind hard, keep your faith in God and He will help you in every step of the way during the good and bad times."

How has your experience at Huntingdon prepared you for life after Huntingdon? "It has made me into a confident young man who has high goals in life. Huntingdon made me realize everything is a process and I can't rush the work. Also, don't be afraid to go out of your element to try certain things. Be yourself and have fun."