From U of L:
University of Louisville sophomore guard David Johnson has been named the Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Week for games Dec. 21-27.
In victories over Pittsburgh and Kentucky last week, Johnson averaged 17.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and shot 59.1 percent from the field (13-of 22), including 44.4 percent from three-point range (4-9).
The hometown Louisville product produced his first career double-double as the Cardinals won their opening ACC game at Pitt last Tuesday with 17 points, 11 rebounds and two assists.
He shared Bluegrass Sports Commission MVP honors with Carlik Jones as the Cardinals defeated intrastate rival Kentucky last Saturday.