PROVIDENCE, R.I.—The American Athletic Conference announced its weekly men’s basketball honors for Jan. 13.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Jayden Gardner, So., F, ECU
Gardner averaged 21.5 points and 9.5 rebounds in a pair of wins for the Pirates last week. He posted his eighth double-double of the season with 23 points and 10 rebounds against USF and recorded his eighth consecutive 20-point game with 20 in a come-from-behind victory over SMU.
FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
Precious Achiuwa, F, Memphis
Achiuwa repeats as Freshman of the Week after posting a pair of double-doubles in a 1-1 week for the Tigers.