Iowa’s Keegan Murray and Purdue’s Trevion Williams named Co-Players of the Week
Co-Players of the Week
Keegan Murray, Iowa
F – So. – 6-8 – Cedar Rapids, Iowa – Prairie – Major: Sport and Recreation Management
Averaged 26.5 points, 13.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.5 blocks per game in a pair of Iowa victories
Became the first Hawkeye since 1977 to record at least 25 points and 20 rebounds is a single game after posting 27 points, 21 rebounds, four blocks, and two assists in Iowa’s win over North Carolina Central
Added 26 points against Alabama State to continue his streak of scoring at least 24 points in every game this season
Earns the first Player of the Week accolade of his career
Last Iowa Player of the Week: Luka Garza (Feb. 22, 2021)
Trevion Williams, Purdue
F – Sr. – 6-10 – Chicago, Ill. – Henry Ford Academy – Major: Retail Management
Averaged 16.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 2.0 steals per game in just 17.7 minutes per contest to guide Purdue to three wins
Surpassed 1,000 career points and 650 career rebounds in the win over Wright State
Had 20 points and four rebounds in just 13 minutes against No. 18 North Carolina
Claims the third Player of the Week award of his career
Last Purdue Player of the Week: Trevion Williams (Jan. 18, 2021)
Freshman of the Week
Caleb Furst, Purdue
F – 6-10 – Fort Wayne, Ind. – Blackhawk Christian
Recorded 11.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.0 assist per game in three Purdue victories
Notched his first career double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds against Wright State
Went 8-of-10 from the field and 3-of-4 from 3-point range in wins over North Carolina and Villanova, including 5-of-5 and 1-of-1 in the title game against No. 5 Villanova
Earns his first career Freshman of the Week honor
Last Purdue Freshman of the Week: Jaden Ivey (Feb. 8, 2021)
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