Compiled by Austin Speaker
1. Jack Gibbs (Davidson) Remaining in the number one spot this week, Gibbs knows how to score (16.6 ppg), assist (5.1 apg) and play defense (1.6 spg). Davidson is making believers out of those who pegged them near the bottom of the conference in pre-season polls. Gibbs leads the way.
2. Hassan Martin (Rhode Island) Martin moved up in the ranks quickly for offensive, defensive, and total win shares. He’s the anchor of the Rhody offense and defense and it’s reflecting their success so far this season.
3. Treveon Graham (VCU) Hey, if you’re the most consistent scorer, defender, and are used the most on the 20th ranked team in the nation, you must be doing something right. Graham and the rest of the VCU Rams put on an offensive showcase in what seems to be every game.
4. Tyler Kalinoski (Davidson) Kalinoski reached the 1000-point plateau this past week. He and Gibbs are two big reasons for Davidson’s early-season success.
5. E.C. Matthews (Rhode Island) It’s exciting to see an electric guard who is not only a pure scorer, but is aggressive and can nearly size up with big forwards on the court. Matthews has a knack for scoring and defense just like his big-man teammate Martin as Rhody�climbs the conference standings.
6. Jordan Price (La Salle) Perhaps the purest, most valuable scorer in the conference, Price does whatever it takes to get La Salle on top of their opponent. He leads in points (17.3 per game) and you’d have to go back to La Salle’s third game of the season to see the last time Price didn’t put up double figures.
7. Youssou Ndoye (St. Bonaventure) There can’t be enough emphasis on how important it is to play great defense, fight for important rebounds, and getting the defensive rebound to prevent second and third chances for the opposition. Ndoye is the model figure for rebounding, tough defense, and hustle to keep the ball in Bonaventure’s hands. In hopes they’ll turn it around quick, Ndoye is a major factor in their future success.
8. Kendall Anthony (Richmond) While leading Richmond in points (15.6 ppg) and is among other leaders in the conference in efficiency, Anthony turned to defense Sunday as the Spiders in general put on a clinic, led by Anthony on offense and defense. He is the most valuable player for Richmond to start the season as they look to heat up in 2015.
9. Dyshawn Pierre (Dayton) Hard work pays off, and Pierre’s hard work is putting him on the scoreboard as a major contributor to Dayton’s recent streak. Pierre leads a UD squad posting efficient numbers on both ends of the floor.
10. Briante Weber (VCU) Some good advice to an offensive player would be to maybe not dribble the ball near this guy. He is in sole position of fourth place on the NCAA all-time list for steals. He is the leader in assists (74) and is second to Jack Gibbs in assists per game, but Weber and his connections to teammates Graham and Melvin Johnson are crucial for the efficiency of this high-flying VCU offense.
Other Noteables
Melvin Johnson (VCU), Shevon Thompson (George Mason), Kevin Larsen (George Washington), Marcus Posley (St. Bonaventure), Jordan Sibert (Dayton), Patricio Garino (George Mason), Peyton Aldridge (Davidson), Kethan Savage (George Washington), Derrick Colter (Duquesne), Steve Zack (La Salle), Cady Lalanne (UMass), Eric Paschall (Fordham), DeAndre Bembry (Saint Joseph’s), Milik Yarbrough (Saint Louis)
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