The veteran Tyrus Buckner led Crown College to a 1-1 week with a 17 point and 4 rebound performance against University of Wisconsin – Superior, and a massive 37 point and 12 rebound double-double in a win against Bethany Lutheran College. Not only did the native of Richton Park, Illinois score 37 in Crown’s victory, he hit the game winning bucket to improve the Polars to 11-8 on the year. Buckner hit 23 field goals on the week and went 7-for-10 from the free throw line to highlight his efforts.
Stats on the week: 27.0 PPG, 8.0 RPG, 2. APG, 79.0% (FG), 70% (FT)
Nominees: Tyrus Buckner, Crown College; Sam Dillard, Kuyper College; Drew Middleton, Spurgeon College; Ahmad Webster, Arlington Baptist University