IRVING, Texas — University of Texas freshman forward Mohamed Bamba has been named the Phillips 66 Big 12 Conference Newcomer of the Week, the league office announced Monday. This marks Bamba's third weekly league award, as he previously claimed Newcomer of the Week honors on Nov. 13 and Jan. 1.
Bamba averaged 24.5 points, 13.5 rebounds and 3.5 blocks per game while converting 15-of-19 (.789) field goals, including 3-of-3 from three-point range, and 16-of-17 (.941) free throws in 29.0 minutes per contest during UT's two home victories this past week.
In the 73-57 win against Iowa State (Jan.