Freshman center Charles Bassey was named Conference USA Freshman of the Week for the ninth time this season following a stretch in which the Hilltoppers defeated Alabama-Birmingham and Southern Mississippi.
Against UAB, Bassey contributed 18 points and 13 rebounds to the effort, notching his 14th double-double this season, first place in C-USA. Against Southern Miss, Bassey had nine points, seven rebounds and four blocks, despite being a game-time decision due to an injury.
Over the course of the week, Bassey was 9-of-10 from the free-throw line and show 52.9 percent from the field.
The award keeps Bassey in second place for most Freshman of the Week awards in the history of the conference.