The USA South Athletic Conference will once again give institutions the opportunity to spotlight student-athletes each Wednesday as a part of the Conference's #WhyD3Wednesday initiative. In its ninth year, #WhyD3Wednesday allows student-athletes to briefly explain why they chose to attend their Division III institution as well as share some of their favorite things in life. To view this week's submission, please see below and make sure to follow the hashtag #WhyD3Wednesday on the USA South's X (@usa_south) and Instagram (@usa_south) social media platforms throughout the year as League student-athletes share their stories.

Drake Stewart - Pfeiffer University - Sophomore - Men's Basketball and Track & Field
"I chose Pfeiffer because it felt like home. The village feel reminded me a lot of where I lived in Germany. The people welcomed me before I was a student and that meant a lot. I was also blessed with the amazing opportunity to play not one but two sports here."

Drake's Favs:
Color: Blue
Food: Steak Alfredo
Animal: Panda
Class: Algebra
Pro Athlete: Kyrie Irving
Hashtag: #jesuslovesyou