For the first time in program history, UIC players have won Horizon League Player of the Week and Freshman of the Week during same week. Sophomore center Tai Odiase earned Player of the Week, sharing the award with Oakland guard Kay Felder. Forward Dikembe Dixson…
UIC forward Dikembe Dixson is continuing his tear through the Horizon League, earning his sixth conference freshman of the week award Monday. Dixson averaged 28 points and 8.5 rebounds in two games last week. The Freeport, Illinois, native is the first UIC player to earn six…
UIC forward Dikembe Dixson received Horizon League Freshman of the Week honors for the second time Monday. Dixson scored 20 points, 10 rebounds and four assists Saturday in the Flames’ loss to Illinois. Dixson also received Chicago Player and Freshman of the Week awards from The…
Talented Indiana rookie James Blackmon Jr. won his first Big Ten Freshman of the Week award just two weeks into his collegiate career. In three games, Blackmon average 22.0 points and 6.0 rebounds, shooting 54.1% from the field and an unbelievable 61.9% from 3-point range. In…
It’s only a few days into the college basketball season, but after opening weekend the Big Ten announced its first Player of the Week and Freshman of the Week. Michigan State guard Travis Trice took home Player of the Week honors for the first time. The…
