JaJuan Preaster played a big role for Houghton University last week, averaging 25.7 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 2.3 steals per game. In the 86-82 win over Elmira College, Preaster had 25 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 steals. He then put up 28 points in a loss to the conference’s top team, Utica College. He closed out the week with 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists in the close 72-69 loss against Keuka College. Preaster was 33-of-56 from the floor, 8-of-9 from the charity stripe, and 3-of-7 from the three-point line.
Stats on the week: 25.7 PPG, 7.7 RPG, 3.3 APG, 2.3 SPG, 58.9% (FG), 88.9% (FT), 42.9% (3PT)
Nominees: Nate Brighton, Concordia University Ann Arbor; Xavier Cooper, Trinity International University; Malachi De’Sousa, Campbellsville University; Kyle Flavin, College of the Ozarks; Jakob Gibbs, Grace College; Eylan Goodwyn, Mid-America Christian University; Drew Lutz, Bethel University; Tre Minton, Baptist Bible College; JaJuan Preaster, Houghton University; Zhani Thompson, Columbia International University