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USA South Athletes of the Week - December 22, 2025

  • Men's Basketball Player of the Week
    D.J. Green, Southern Virginia - The McCall, Idaho senior guard notched a double-double of 25 points and 11 assists in the team's lone contest last week, a 95-77 win over Regent. Green also added four rebounds and a steal in the victory. Also Nominated: Twain Wilson, Brevard; Rony Hogarth, Mary Baldwin; Dontavious Pettaway, Methodist; Tillman Johnson, Southern Virginia; Shawn Jones, William Peace.

    Men's Basketball Rookie of the Week
    Ashton Davis, Southern Virginia - The Apex, North Carolina freshman center scored 16 points with four rebounds, three steals, and two assists in the team's lone contest last week, a 95-77 win over Regent. Also Nominated: Dwight Vincent, Greensboro.

  • Women's Basketball Player of the Week
    Abigail Snyder, Southern Virginia - The Rocky Ford, Colorado senior guard averaged 24.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.5 steals per game as the Knights posted a 2-0 record last week against USA South foes. In a 74-62 win over N.C. Wesleyan, Snyder notched a double-double with 21 points and ten rebounds to go along with four assists, two steals, and one block. In a 67-52 victory over William Peace, Snyder scored 28 points with four rebounds, one assist, and one steal. Also Nominated: Anaya Hall, N.C. Wesleyan; Kensly Stewart, Greensboro; Zikira Henderson, William Peace; Korin Gladden, Methodist.

    Women's Basketball Rookie of the Week
    Ensley Perry, William Peace - The freshman guard from Knoxville, Tennessee averaged 14.0 points, 3.0 assists, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.5 steals per game as the Pacers posted a 1-1 record last week against USA South foes. In a 78-65 win over Mary Baldwin, Perry totaled 11 points, five rebounds, four assists, and three steals. In a 67-52 loss to Southern Virginia, Perry scored 17 points with two assists, and two steals. Also Nominated: Kensly Stewart, Greensboro; Samantha Smith, Southern Virginia; Molly Zuburg, Meredith; Kalaesia Lincoln, N.C. Wesleyan.

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