NEW YORK – (Staff Report from Official News Release) – Villanova guard Justin Moore has been named BIG EAST Player of the Week and Marquette guard Kam Jones has been chosen BIG EAST Freshman of the Week. Both players helped their respective teams to 2-0 weeks.
BIG EAST Player of the Week
Justin Moore, Villanova, G, Jr. – Moore averaged 21.5 points in victories against Creighton and at DePaul. In a 75-41 win over the Bluejays, Moore had prime defensive responsibilities in helping to hold Creighton to the lowest scoring total in a league game in seven seasons. He also scored a game-high 22 points. In a 79-64 victory at DePaul, the junior guard posted a team-high 21 points, seven rebounds and three assists. He ranks seventh in the BIG EAST in scoring with a 15.7 average.
BIG EAST Freshman of the Week
Kam Jones, Marquette, G, Fr. – Jones helped the Golden Eagles in an 88-56 win over Providence with a collegiate-high 14 points. In a 2-0 week, which included a 92-64 triumph at Georgetown, the freshman shot 52.8 percent from the field and 54.5 percent from 3-point range.
BIG EAST Honor Roll
Justin Lewis, Marquette, F, So. – Averaged 16.5 points and 8.0 rebounds in a 2-0 week. Had a career-high 23 points and 11 rebounds in a win over Providence (88-56).
Nate Watson, Providence, C, Gr. – Had 22 points and 11 boards in a win over St. John’s (83-73) and averaged 15.0 points and 9.5 rebounds in a 1-1 week.
Julian Champagnie, St. John’s, F, Jr. – Averaged 22.5 points and 11.5 rebounds in a 1-1 week. Posted 34 points, 16 rebounds and three blocked shots in a win over DePaul (89-84).
Bryce Aiken, Seton Hall, G, Gr. – Averaged 17.0 points and 7.0 assists in a 2-0 week. Posted 22 points, including seven points in overtime, in a win over UConn (90-87). Had 12 points and seven assists in a victory at Butler (71-56).
Adam Kunkel, Xavier G, Sr. – Came off the bench to score a game-high 25 points in a win at Butler (87-72). Shot 8-of-12 from the floor, including 4-of-8 from 3-point range.