After a weeks worth of great performances, Kentucky Wildcats Josh Harrellson and Brandon Knight we’re given player of the week honors by the SEC. Josh Harrrellson is the SEC Player of the Week and Brandon Knight is the SEC Freshman of the Week.
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[B]SEC Player Of The Week
Josh Harrellson
Kentucky
F • 6-10 • 275 • Sr. • St. Charles, Mo.[/B]
Kentucky’s Josh Harrellson was named SEC Player of the Week after he averaged 16.5 points and nine rebounds in wins over Coppin State and at No. 22 Louisville. Harrellson scored double-digits in both games this week, including a career-high 23 point in UK’s win at 22nd ranked Louisville. He tied his career high with 14 rebounds at Louisville while recording his third double-double this season. Hit his second 3-pointer this season during a stretch where he scored 12 of UK’s first 17 points of the second half against the Cardinals
[B]Harrellson’s Season Stats[/B]
PPG RPG APG BPG SPG
6.8 9.3 0.3 1.2 0.5
[B]SEC Freshman Of The Week
Brandon Knight
Kentucky
G • 6-3 • 185 • Fr. • Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.[/B]
Kentucky’s Brandon Knight was named SEC Freshman of the Week after averaging 21 points, six assists and 3.5 rebounds in wins over Coppin State and No. 22 Louisville. Knight dished out career-best and game-high eight assists in win against Coppin State. He then tallied game-high and career-best 25 points in the win at No. 22 Louisville. Knight scored seven-straight point in crucial first-half run for the Wildcats against Louisville to help extend UK’s lead from five to 10 (21-16 to 28-18).
[B]Knight’s Season Stats[/B]
PPG RPG APG BPG SPG
18.0 3.5 3.9 0.4 0.6
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