Senior of the Week
Jamar Brown
Kansas City
Photo by Ryan Weaver
The Roos seem to have turned things around this season and I don’t think it’s an accident it coincides with Jamar Brown’s return from injury. On his way to the Senior of the Week award, Brown averaged 19.5 points. However, Brown had all-around success and chipped in 6.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists.
Others Receiving Votes
Kaleb Stewart South Dakota
Past Winners
December 2-8 Jacksen Moni North Dakota State
December 9-15 Chase Forte South Dakota
Junior of the Week
Treyson Eaglestaff
North Dakota
Photo by UND Athletics
In a week that included a performance against Alabama that Summit League fans will remember for years, it’s no surprise that Eaglestaff is awarded Junior of the Week. Eaglestaff received nationwide attention for his 40-point performance against Alabama and it was great to see him introduced to the nation. Eaglestaff averaged 29.5 points, 3 rebounds, and 1.5 assists for the week. Eaglestaff also chipped in 1.5 steals per game on the defensive end.
Past Winners
December 2-8 Miles Barnstable St. Thomas
December 9-15 Nick Shogbonyo Denver
Sophomore of the Week
Carter Bjerke
St. Thomas
Photo by Wesley Dean
Bjerke had one of the most efficient weeks of any Summit League player this week. In only 23 minutes a game Bjerke put up Sophomore of the Week worthy numbers. This week Bjerke averaged 15 points, 7 rebounds, and chipped in 2 steals a game on the defensive end.
Others Receiving Votes
Kalen Garry South Dakota State
DeAndre Craig Denver
Past Winners
December 2-8 Isaac Bruns South Dakota
December 9-15 DeAndre Craig Denver
Freshman of the Week
Sebastian Akins
Denver
Photo Denver Athletics
Akins has received votes every week in the Freshman of the Week awards and has yet to win the award this season. Well, that drought ends this week. Akins is this week’s top freshman as his minutes increased and he was inserted in the starting lineup for the first time. This week Akins averaged 16.5 points, 3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists.
Others Receiving Votes
JoJo Moore Oral Roberts
Past Winners
December 2-8 Nolan Minessale St. Thomas
December 9-15 Joe Sayler South Dakota
Defensive Player of the Week
Miles Barnstable
St. Thomas
Photo by Collin Boyles
Barnstable captured his first Defensive Player of the Week award this week, but it isn’t the first award Barnstable has won. Previously Barnstable captured Junior of the Week. The Division 3 transfer continues to impress week in and week out. This week Barnstable averaged 2 steals and 2 blocks per game and was a major contributor to a St. Thomas defense that impresses night in and night out.
Others Receiving Votes
Carter Bjerke St. Thomas
Cameron Fens South Dakota
Past Winners
December 2-8 Chase Forte South Dakota
December 9-15 Babacar Diallo Kansas City