The Sports Inquirer

Release from Big Ten Conference:

Player of the Week

Andre Hollins, Minnesota

G – 6-2 – Memphis, Tenn. – White Station

• Averaged 21.0 points and 5.0 rebounds per game in leading the Golden Gophers to a road win over Wake Forest in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge and a home victory against Western Carolina
• For the week, shot 51.9 percent from the field, 56.3 percent from three-point range and 83.3 percent from the free throw line
• Converted seven three-point field goals, just one shy of Minnesota’s single-game school record, en route to a season-high 27 points and seven rebounds against Wake Forest
• Chipped in 15 points and handed out three assists in 24 minutes of action versus Western Carolina
• Earns his second career Player of the Week honor
• Last Minnesota Player of the Week: Austin Hollins (Dec. 16, 2013)

Freshman of the Week

D’Angelo Russell, Ohio State

G – 6-5 – Louisville, Ky. – Montverde Academy

• Averaged 18.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 2.0 steals per game in the Buckeyes’ split against #5/5 Louisville and Colgate
• Scored 17 points, handed out six assists, pulled down six rebounds and swiped two steals against the Cardinals
• Scored 19 points, including a trio of three-pointers, dished out four assists, corralled four rebounds and tallied two steals against Colgate, leading Ohio State to the 2014 Buckeye Classic title
• Earns his first Freshman of the Week honor
• Last Ohio State Freshman of the Week: Jared Sullinger (March 7, 2011)