PROVIDENCE, R.I.—The American Athletic Conference announced its weekly men’s basketball honors for Feb. 24.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Teshaun Hightower, Jr., G, Tulane
Hightower helped lead the Green Wave to a 2-0 week in conference play by averaging 22.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.5 steals per game. The junior recorded 26 points and nine rebounds against SMU on Wednesday (Feb. 19) and added 18 points against UCF in a come-from-behind victory over UCF on Saturday (Feb. 22).
FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
Precious Achiuwa, F, Memphis
Achiuwa paced the Tigers to a 2-0 week by averaging 17.