In 2016 he received All Academic Team Region 14 NJCAA in Basketball and was selected as the outstanding chemistry student at Jacksonville College. Also, John was one of two students in the entire College to graduated summa cum laude (4.0)
John Hale is in his second year at Jacksonville, College. John has a 4.0 at Jacksonville and is on the Presidents Honor Roll and will graduate with his associate degree in May. He was red shirted last year and is playing this year. John wants to study Civil Engineering. In High School John was named Season All-American for Home School Basketball in 2013. John was among the 27 players that were selected by the Varsity boys head coaches from around the country for this award.