PROVIDENCE, R.I. – For the fourth time this season, University of Memphis freshman forward Precious Achiuwa was recognized by the American Athletic Conference.
Achiuwa was named Monday as the league's Freshman of the Week, the second time he has received the honor in three weeks, following his performance in a 65-62 loss Saturday to Georgia at FedExForum.
Achiuwa had 20 points and 15 rebounds in a season-high 38 minutes. It was the seventh double-double of the season for Achiuwa, a 6-foot-9 freshman from Queens, N.Y.
For the ninth time in 10 games, Achiuwa finished with 10 or more rebounds.