IRVING, Texas – The American Conference has announced the winners of the league’s weekly men’s basketball honors for the week ending on Sunday, November 8.
Player of the Week
Jayden Reid, Sr., G, Memphis
Reid led the Tigers to a hot start to the season, averaging 29.0 points and 4.0 assists per game in victories over No. 18 Iowa State and VCU. He scored 26 points in the win over the Cyclones before dropping a career-high 32 points against VCU, including the game-winning free throws with five seconds remaining.
Freshman of the Week
Felipe Quinones, Fr., G, Florida Atlantic
Quinones opened his collegiate career with back-to-back double-digit scoring games, posting 14 points in a win over LIU and 11 points against Wright State. On the week, he averaged 12.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game.
Honorable Mention
Keyshaun Tillery, So., G, Charlotte
Averaged 26.5 points per game across a pair of victories against Indiana State and Georgia State.
Cian Medley, Sr., G, East Carolina
Recorded two consecutive double-doubles, averaging 18.5 points and 11.5 assists per game against USC Upstate and UNCW.
Kanaan Carlyle, Sr., G Florida Atlantic
Averaged 22.5 points and 6.5 rebounds, highlighted by a 20-point, nine-rebound performance in a win over LIU.
Krystian Lewis, Jr., G, Tulane
Scored 40 points, while dishing out five assists and grabbing seven rebounds in the season-opening win over UT Martin.
Will Berg, R-Sr., C, Wichita State
Averaged a double-double with 21.5 points and 13.5 rebounds per game, including a 26-point, 16-rebound effort in a win over CSUN.