Coby Jones opened the season averaging a tremendous 30.5 points in two games against NAIA teams. Against Point University, Jones finished with 27 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals. He then had 34 points, 3 rebounds, 5 steals, and 5 assists against Reinhart University.
Stats on the week: 30.5 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 3.5 APG, 3.5 SPG, 56.4% (FG), 93.3% (FT)
Nominees: Coby Jones, Johnson University Tennessee; Ariyon Williams, Champion Christian College