PROVIDENCE, R.I – University of Memphis freshman guard Jamal Johnson and junior guard Jeremiah Martin have earned weekly American Athletic Conference honors, the league office announced Monday.
Johnson was named AAC Rookie of the Week for his performances against Samford and Bryant University. Johnson had a game-winning three-point play in the closing seconds to defeat Samford Tuesday and followed with an 18-point effort in his first start, a 90-72 victory Saturday over Bryant in the Houzz Gotham Classic.
Johnson rescued the Tigers against Samford. Memphis trailed by four with 18 seconds to go, but got a layup from Martin to trim the deficit to 64-62.