PROVIDENCE, R.I. – University of Memphis forward Precious Achiuwa was named American Athletic Conference Freshman of the Week and sophomore forward Lance Thomas, who moved into the starting lineup last week, made the AAC Honor Roll.
The announcements were made Monday following the UofM's conference wins over UCF and UConn. Achiuwa earned Freshman of the Week for the fourth time this season.
Achiuwa's week included his 11th double-double (18 points, 13 rebounds) at UCF and 16 points in the win over UConn.
Thomas, a transfer from Louisville, averaged 17 points in conference victories against UCF and UConn to earn his first league recognition of the season.