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Reaching the Summit Players of the Week December 9-15

Posted on December 25, 2024 By Todd Buckingham

Apologies for the delay in getting these out, but this writer has been busy. Between two jobs, coaching basketball, and the fact that the Christmas season seems to mean a kid has a concert of some sort every night. Just couldn’t find the time. That said, I wanted to ensure the players who shined this week were recognized.

Senior of the Week

 

Chase Forte

South Dakota

Photo Adam Pearson

 

The Senior of the Week award vote was as close as any vote can get with Forte getting one more vote than North Dakota State’s Jacksen Moni. Both are very deserving of the award, but ultimately goes to Forte. For the week, Forte finishes with 23 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5 assists per game.

Others receiving votes

Jacksen Moni North Dakota State

Past winners

December 2-8 Jacksen Moni North Dakota State

Junior of the Week

Nick Shogbonyo

Denver

 

 

In another tightly contested battle, Shogbonyo outlasts Treyson Eaglestaff of North Dakota. Fighting Hawk fans don’t fret as soon as next week Eaglestaff is likely to take home the award. This week Shogbonyo averaged 19.5 points, 5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists. This is Shogbonyo’s first Junior of the Week award.

Others receiving votes

Treyson Eaglestaff North Dakota

Past winners

December 2-8 Miles Barnstable St. Thomas

Sophomore of the Month

DeAndre Craig

Denver

Photo Jamie Schwaberow

 

In spite of the team struggling a bit, Denver guards had a heck of a week. Shogbonyo took home Junior of the Week and Craig Sophomore of the Week. Both may need to continue to take on heavy lifting while the team mends. For the week Craig finished with averages of 17 points, 2 rebounds, and 2.5 assists. He also chipped in 1.5 steals on the defensive end, leading to a unanimous decision.

Others receiving votes

none

Past Winners

December 2-8 Isaac Bruns South Dakota

Freshman of the Week

Joe Sayler

South Dakota State

Photo Andrew Pearson

 

Sayler has been off to an incredible start for the Jackrabbits. One of the early favorites for Freshman of the Year in the Summit. The young sharpshooter captures his first freshman of the week honor. For the week Sayler averaged 15.5 points, .5 rebounds, and 2 assists.

Others Receiving Votes

Sebastian Akins Denver

Past Winners

December 2-8 Nolan Minessale St. Thomas

Defensive Player of the Week

Babacar Diallo

Kansas City

Photo Ryan Weaver

 

Diallo was an all-league defense player last year. So his winning defensive player of the week is not shocking to hardcore Summit League fans. However, Diallo had been out of the starting lineup and more limited in minutes early this season. However, he burst back into the starting lineup and then maybe not surprisingly back into the conversation of best defenders in the Summit League. For the week Diallo averaged 3 steals a game while leading the charge for a revamped Kansas City defense.

Others Receiving Votes

Tony Osburn Omaha

Amar Kuljuhovic North Dakota

Past Winners

December 2-8 Chase Forte South Dakota

 

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