Williams is 2-for-2 in winning the award
In one of the biggest weeks in Evansville’s Division I history, sophomore DeAndre Williams led the team with 16 points, 8.5 rebounds and a total of 3 steals and earned his second consecutive Missouri Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week award on Monday.
He converted 13 of his 23 field goal attempts and recorded four assists while playing 27 minutes per game in a memorable week for UE.
“I am very excited about how he’s been playing. He is making plays for his teammates, which makes it easier for him,†Aces head men’s basketball coach Walter McCarty said. “I am so happy for him. He has had a tough go but now he is being rewarded for staying strong and trusting the process.â€
In the win on Tuesday at #1 Kentucky, Williams was 4-for-9 from the floor to finish with 9 points and 4 rebounds. He upped his game even more against IU Kokomo, tallying the first double-double of his career, finishing with 23 points and 13 rebounds. He was 9-of-14 shooting and drew six fouls in the game.
He ranks in the top five in the MVC scoring, rebounding and leads the league in defensive boards.
