PROVIDENCE, R.I.—The American Athletic Conference announced its weekly men’s basketball honors for Dec. 30.
 
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Fabian White Jr, Jr., F, Houston
White was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Diamond Head Classic and led Houston to wins over Georgia Tech and No. 21/20 Washington with 17.0 points and 7.0 rebounds per game.
 
FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
Grant Sherfield, G, Wichita State
Sherfield recorded his first double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds on 6-of-6 shooting in the Shockers’ 84-66 win over Abilene Christian.
 
WEEKLY HONOR ROLL
 
Christian Vital, Sr., G, UConn
Vital recorded 23 points, five rebounds, four steals and two assists in a 69-47 win over NJIT.
 
Jayden Gardner, So., F, ECU
Gardner picked up a double-double with 25 points and 14 rebounds in the Pirates’ 82-74 win over Eastern Kentucky.
 
Precious Achiuwa, Fr., F, Memphis
Achiuwa tabbed a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds in a 97-55 win over New Orleans.
 
Ezacuras Dawson III, R-So., G, USF
Dawson III scored 18 points on 7-of-9 shooting in the Bulls’ 60-58 win over Florida Atlantic.
 
Feron Hunt, So., F, SMU
Hunt scored 18 points on 9-of-11 shooting with seven rebounds in an 85-76 win over Georgia State.