Courtesy of Atlantic10.com NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – George Washington senior Yuta Watanabe and VCU senior Justin Tillman were chosen as the Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Co-Players of the Week, while Rhode Island freshman Fatts Russell was selected the league’s Rookie of the Week. The awards, announced Monday are for games played Nov. 27 – Dec. 3. Watanabe averaged 21.5 points … [Read more...] about Watanabe and Tillman share A10 Player of the Week honors
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Niagara’s Scott named MAAC POTW for second straight week
Courtesy of Purple Eagles.com EDISON, N.J. – Senior guard Matt Scott was named MAAC Player of the Week for the third time in his career announced on Monday. Scott averaged 30 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.0 steals in three games for the Purple Eagles. Scott shot 54.2 percent from the field, 39.1 percent from the 3-point line and 76.3 percent from the free-throw … [Read more...] about Niagara’s Scott named MAAC POTW for second straight week
Thomas and Jaworski earn weekly PL honors
Courtesy of PatriotLeague.org CENTER VALLEY, Pa. – Bucknell senior forward Zach Thomas earned his third Patriot League Men’s Basketball The Rock Player of the Week honor this season, while Lafayette freshman guard Justin Jaworski earned his first The Rock Rookie of the Week honor when awards were announced by the League office on Monday. Thomas averaged 19.5 points, 14.0 … [Read more...] about Thomas and Jaworski earn weekly PL honors
Christian Mekowulu earns adidas OVC Player of the Week
Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletic Communications BRENTWOOD, Tenn. --- Tennessee State men’s basketball redshirt junior forward Christian Mekowulu earned adidas Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Week, it was announced by the league office on Monday. Mekowulu posted back-to-back double-doubles in TSU’s two games during the week. The 6-9 forward from Lagos, Nigeria … [Read more...] about Christian Mekowulu earns adidas OVC Player of the Week
Abdullah’s double-double helps Navy beat Morgan State for third straight win
Courtesy of NavySports.com ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Junior point guard Hasan Abdullah recorded his first career double-double as the Navy men's basketball team (7-3) extended its winning streak to three games with a 66-59 win over visiting Morgan State (4-4) on Sunday afternoon at Alumni Hall. Navy has now won six of its last seven games. Abdullah scored 15 points with a … [Read more...] about Abdullah’s double-double helps Navy beat Morgan State for third straight win