Villanova Wildcats junior Jalen Brunson and Creighton Bluejays freshman Mitch Ballock have been named the conference’s player and freshman of the week, respectively.
Brunson excelled in Villanova three games in the Battle 4 Atlantis, averaging 19.7 points per game en route to Villanova’s second Battle 4 Atlantis championship. Additionally, Brunson was named MVP of the tournament.
Ballock was a vital part of Creighton’s two wins this week, scoring 22 points off the bench in the Bluejays’ win over UCLA in Kansas City. He averaged 11 points per game for the entire week, and has proven to have a vital role on Greg McDermott’s squad.