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USA South Athletes of the Week - February 2, 2026

  • Men's Basketball Player of the Week
    Shawn Jones, William Peace - The Jacksonville, North Carolina senior guard notched a double-double of 15 points and 12 rebounds as the Pacers defeated USA South foe Methodist, 75-73 in overtime, in their only contest last week. Jones also added three steals and two assists in the win. Also Nominated: Raymond Benton, Mary Baldwin; DJ Green, Southern Virginia; Doug Smith, Pfeiffer.

    Men's Basketball Rookie of the Week
    Ashton Davis, Southern Virginia - The Apex, North Carolina freshman center scored eight points with six rebounds, one assist, and one block in the team's lone contest last week, a 73-62 win at USA South rival Mary Baldwin. Also Nominated: None.

  • Women's Basketball Player of the Week
    Ava Hairston, Pfeiffer - The Winston-Salem, North Carolina sophomore guard tied a career-high with 24 points scored in the team's lone contest last week, a 73-56 win over Apprentice. Hairston also added two rebounds, two assists, and two steals in the victory. Also Nominated: Kensly Stewart, Greensboro; Alayna Randolph, William Peace.

    Women's Basketball Rookie of the Week
    Ensley Perry, William Peace - The freshman guard from Knoxville, Tennessee scored a career-high 23 points in the team's lone contest last week, an 81-45 victory over USA South rival Meredith. Perry also added five rebounds and two assists in the win. Also Nominated: Kensly Stewart, Greensboro.

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