Givens Named Decade Athlete of the Week for 3rd Time

graphic by Callie Cline
graphic by Callie Cline

In the absence of Conference competition during the fall semester, the USA South Athletic Conference began selecting athletes of the week based on those who earned an athlete of the week honor in a particular category within the current week over the past decade. With Conference competition resuming during the spring semester, the USA South will extend the decade athletes of the week through the entire academic year. Only athletes from current USA South institutions shall be eligible for selection. Additionally, only sports which have been sponsored by the Conference for at least three full seasons will be included. On to the Week 21 Decade Athletes of the Week...

https://usasouth.net/general/2020-21/releases/20210114pt16fs

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Men's Basketball Player of the Week

Brandon Givens, N.C. Wesleyan (January 28, 2013) - The senior forward from Ruffin, South Carolina led the Bishops to a 2-0 record versus USA South competition by averaging 28.0 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists per contest. In an 82-77 win over Methodist, Givens tallied 30 points, six rebounds and three assists. In a 70-65 win over Ferrum, Givens totaled 26 points, nine rebounds, five assists and one block.

Also Nominated: Torell Carter, Berea (1/28/19); A.J. Frye, N.C. Wesleyan (1/29/18); Adrian Moore, N.C. Wesleyan (1/30/17); Parris Scales, Greensboro (2/1/16); Simeon Howard, Greensboro (1/26/15); Austin Hill, Huntingdon (1/27/14); Matt Dougherty, N.C. Wesleyan (1/31/11).