PROVIDENCE, R.I.—The American Athletic Conference announced its weekly men’s basketball honors for Dec. 16.
 
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Erik Stevenson, So., G, Wichita State
Stevenson recorded 16 points, seven rebounds, two blocks and a steal in the Shockers’ 80-75 win against (-/rv) Oklahoma. The sophomore guard was 4-of-7 from 3-point range in aiding Wichita State to its third consecutive win.
 
FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
Caleb Mills, G, Houston
Mills averaged 20.0 points and 2.5 rebounds while the Cougars went 1-1 last week. The redshirt freshman scored 23 points against (-/rv) Oklahoma State on Sunday after posting 17 points in a 71-63 win over UT Arlington on Wednesday.
 
WEEKLY HONOR ROLL
 
Collin Smith, R-Jr., F, UCF
Smith averaged 14.0 points and 6.5 rebounds as the Knights defeated Green Bay, 79-66, and Sacred Heart, 76-65.
 
Jayden Gardner, So., F, ECU
Gardner posted 22 points, six rebounds and a season-high four assists in a 79-69 win for the Pirates against Campbell.
 
Nate Hinton, So., G, Houston
Hinton averaged 18.0 points and 9.5 rebounds in two games last week. He had 25 points and 10 rebounds in a win over UT Arlington.
 
David Collins, Jr., G, USF
Collins led USF to an 81-61 win over Drexel with 23 points, five rebounds and three steals. He surpassed 1,000 career points in the contest.
 
Jake Forrester, So., F, Temple
Forrester had his best game for Temple, recording a career-high 17 points on 8-of-8 shooting in the Owls’ 108-61 win over Saint Joseph’s.