Western Kentucky sophomore guard Dayvion McKnight earned the first Conference USA Men's Basketball Player of the Week award for the season after his strong performance through the Hilltoppers' first three contests, the league announced Monday afternoon.
This is McKnight's first Player of the Week award in his career. He was voted the Freshman of the Week for the league's opening award in 2020-21.
Through three games, the Shelbyville native is averaging 21.3 points, 5.0 assists and 6.7 rebounds per game. McKnight played a full 40 minutes in WKU's season opener against Alabama State, scoring 19 points while adding five rebounds, six assists and two steals.