GNAC Men's Basketball Athlete of the Week Report #4
Player Of The Week
Jayquan Kirkland, Albertus Magnus (Jr.)
Junior guard Jayquan Kirkland delivered a spectacular offensive performance to lead the Falcons past Rutgers-Newark, 95–71. Kirkland poured in a career-high 31 points on an ultra-efficient 11-of-13 from the field, including a scorching 7-of-8 from three, which came in just 28 minutes of action. He added three rebounds, a steal, and a block.
Rookie Of The Week
Davis Mann, Saint Joseph's (Maine) (Fr.)
Freshman guard Davis Mann delivered a breakout week, anchoring the Monks on both ends across two high-usage performances, averaging 19.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists. Mann opened the week with an assertive effort against UMaine-Farmington, posting 18 points, seven rebounds, and two assists, followed by an even stronger showing in an overtime battle with Southern Maine, delivering a 20-point, 10-rebound double-double, and shooting a confident 7-for-14 from the floor.
WEEKLY HONOR ROLL
Mike Strazzeri, New England College - Secured his first career double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds in the Pilgrims' 90-47 win over Lesley on Monday. The point guard shot 6-of-12 from the field including 3-of-6 from distance while adding three assists, one steal, and one block.
Jahkai Veal, Regis - In just 15 minutes of action against Framingham State, Veal poured in a career-high 22 points on 7-of-9 shooting, all of which came during a dominant second-half surge. He also chipped in six rebounds in the contest.
Robenson Baguidy, Rivier - Recorded 24 points on 66.7% shooting, adding five rebounds, eight assists, and three steals in the 66-65 win over Plymouth St.
Friedrich Feldrappe, University of Saint Joseph (Conn.) - Scored 21 points and grabbed nine rebounds in a tightly contested non-conference loss on the road at (RV) Babson on Sunday (11/30).
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