Doron Lamb & Brandon Knight were named SEC Player & Freshman of the Week, respectively after helping lead UK to a 89-52 win over Winthrop. Lamb broke Jamal Mashburn’s UK freshman scoring record w/ 32 points & Knight recorded 21 points, 5 rebounds & 2 assists against Winthrop.
Lamb was also honored as Andy Katz’s Player of the Week in the NCAA.
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Put Lamb’s performance against Winthrop as one of the most impressive to date this season.
The freshman guard was not one of the headline recruits for John Calipari. [URL=”http://sports.espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/player/profile?playerId=51540″][COLOR=#225db7]Terrence Jones[/COLOR][/URL], [URL=”http://sports.espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/player/profile?playerId=51542″][COLOR=#225db7]Brandon Knight[/COLOR][/URL] and, of course, still-ineligible Enes Kanter received the praise.
But none of them has had such a dominating performance as Lamb’s record-breaking game. Lamb scored 32 points, making 11 of 12 shots, seven of eight 3s and all three free throws he attempted. He also had two assists and zero turnovers.
Lamb’s efficiency from the field was one of the most impressive of any player this season. He was as on as a player has been in a game. Winthrop provided the fodder and the game wasn’t close, as the Wildcats won by 37.
Lamb has been erratic so far this season, putting up modest scoring totals like five, six and nine points, but he has also scored 20-plus points three times. The Wildcats have options, and Lamb won’t always be the hot hand, but he’s proving he can be a star when called upon.
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Lamb was also named the Diaper Dandy of the Week by Dick Vitale.
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[B][COLOR=#333333]DIAPER DANDY OF THE WEEK[/COLOR][/B]: [URL=”http://sports.espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/player/profile?playerId=51543″][COLOR=#225fb2]Doron Lamb[/COLOR][/URL], Kentucky
He set a freshman Wildcat record with 32 points, hitting seven-of-eight trifectas in a win over Winthrop.
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A huge week for Doron Lamb as he hits the national spotlight. Now it is time to wonder when he will hit the starting lineup.
