(FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.)

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Men's Basketball Player of the Week
Donavan Griffith, Greensboro - The senior forward form Greensboro, North Carolina averaged a double-double of 18.5 points and 14.0 rebounds per game in a 1-1 week for the Pride. Griffith tallied double-doubles in each of the two contests and also added 4.5 assists, 3.5 steals and 2.5 blocks per game. In a 76-71 loss at Mt. St. Mary (NY), Griffith totaled 17 points, ten rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks. In a 95-87 victory over Mt. St. Vincent, Griffith contributed 20 points, 18 rebounds, five assists, five steals and three blocks. Also Nominated: Charles Bryant, Averett; Josh Dudley, Ferrum; Rae Hall, Methodist; Peyton Luken, Piedmont.

Men's Basketball Rookie of the Week
Jay Hicks, William Peace - The Cary, North Carolina freshman forward averaged 12.5 points and 2.0 rebounds per game as the Pacers posted a 1-1 record last week. In an 86-74 loss to Hampden-Sydney, Hicks totaled 13 points and one rebound. In a 103-74 victory over USA South foe Piedmont, Hicks tallied 12 points, three rebounds and one assist. Also Nominated: Taj Thompson, Averett.

 

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Women's Basketball Player of the Week
Brianna Barrett, Piedmont - The Cornelia, Georgia senior guard averaged 17.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 2.0 steals per game last week as the Lions posted a 2-0 record. In an 84-79 win over Johnson & Wales (NC), Barrett totaled 20 points, eight rebounds and six assists without a turnover. In a 68-60 victory over Ferrum,  Barrett contributed 14 points, four assists, four steals and three rebounds. Also Nominated: Emma Grimes, Covenant; Lauren Biliter, Maryville; Zarkia Mattox, Ferrum; Samm Chandler, Averett; Juliette Harp, Huntingdon. 

Women's Basketball Rookie of the Week
Brooke Carthon, Averett - The Atlanta, Georgia freshman guard averaged 8.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game in a 1-1 week for the Cougars. In a 56-53 victory over Shenandoah, Carthon totaled 13 points, four rebounds and one steal. In a 68-49 loss to Maryville, Carthon contributed four points, three rebounds and two steals. Also Nominated: Maia Hill, Huntingdon.

PLEASE NOTE: At least half of the teams in a sport must have competed within the previous week for honors to be awarded.

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