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USA South Athletes of the Week - Dec. 18, 2023

  • Men's Basketball Player of the Week
    Zac Sledge, Methodist - The junior center from Rocky Mount, North Carolina averaged 19.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.0 blocks, and 2.0 assists per game last week in a 0-2 week. In a 70-68 loss to Apprentice, Sledge scored 16 points with nine rebounds, four blocks, and two assists. In a 104-72 loss to Piedmont, Sledge totaled 22 points, six rebounds, four blocks, two assists, and one steal. Also Nominated: Beau Bryant, William Peace; Justin Burden, N.C. Wesleyan; Zach Sloan, Mary Baldwin; Tim Boulware, Greensboro.

    Men's Basketball Rookie of the Week
    Markquan Gilbert, N.C. Wesleyan - The freshman guard from Greensboro, North Carolina scored a team-high 17 points in the team's only contest last week, a 98-79 win over Mid-Atlantic Christian. Gilbert also added seven rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one block in the victory. Also Nominated: None.

  • Women's Basketball Player of the Week
    Aniyah Tate, Methodist - The senior forward from Concord, North Carolina tallied a double-double with game-highs of 23 points and ten rebounds in the team's only contest last week, a 68-52 win over Virginia Wesleyan. Tate also added two assists and two steals in the victory. Also Nominated: None.

    Women's Basketball Rookie of the Week
    Aryauna Brent, Mary Baldwin - The freshman guard from Spotsylvania, Virginia averaged 14.5 points, 6.5 assists, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.5 steals per game as the Fighting Squirrels posted a 0-2 record last week. In a 66-64 loss to St. Mary's (MD), Brent scored 15 points with nine rebounds, five assists, and two steals. In a 63-57 loss to Wilson, Brent totaled 14 points, eight assists, three steals, and two rebounds. Also Nominated: Allye Woodruff, William Peace; Arriana White, Methodist.

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