PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The American Athletic Conference has announced the winners of the league’s weekly men’s basketball honors for the week of Jan. 2-8.
AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Markel Crawford · R-Jr. · G · Memphis · Memphis, Tenn.
Crawford collects his first career player of the week accolade after leading Memphis to a 2-0 week in American play. The junior went 17-of-23 from the field, averaging 21.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game. In Memphis’ victory over UConn, Crawford posted 19 points to go along with a season-high eight rebounds.