NEW ORLEANS – For the second time in three weeks, Markquis Nowell has been named the Sun Belt Conference's Player of the Week, announced today by the league office. It is the second weekly accolade of Nowell's career.
Nowell is coming off a strong week in which he averaged 24.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.3 steals while shooting 50% from the field and 81% from the free throw line. His efforts helped lead Little Rock to a 2-1 record over the Thanksgiving week home stand.
The Harlem, New York native began the week matching his season-high with 28 points in the win over St.