We are down to the final week of the regular season, the race for seeding in the conference championship is still competitive with the top eight looking really crowded. The past week saw some great performances and plenty of movement in the standings. With that being said, let’s take a look at the top performers from this past weekend.
Offensive Player of the Week
Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn (UNLV)
It was a pretty easy vote this week. In a rivalry game against Nevada, Gibbs-Lawhorn had 42 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists. For the week,
he averaged 36 points. Gibbs-Lawhorn is proving to be the most elite scorer the Mountain West and a realistic contender for conference player of the year.
Defensive Player of the Week
Jaden Henley (Grand Canyon)
Henley is proving to be an elite on the ball defender and a great rebounder at the guard position. Henley had an impressive week for the Lopes, averaging nine rebounds and a steal while guarding the best player on the opposing team.
Newcomer of the Week
Colby Garland (San Jose State)
The transfer from Drake and Longwood had the best week of his career. In a losing effort to Colorado State, Garland had 28 points and 8 assists. In a win over Air Force, Garland had 23 points and 5 assists. Garland might quietly be working his way into all-conference consideration.
Freshman of the Week
Tomislav Buljan (New Mexico)
The freshman post had a career night in a huge win against San Diego State. Buljan scored 24 points and added a monstrous 18 rebounds against a physical Aztec squad. On the week, Buljan averaged 15.5 points and 15 rebounds. Buljan is making a strong case for freshman of the year.
Who is your current favorite for player of the year? Is the award still up for grabs? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.
