Player of the Week
Zevi Samet, Yeshiva
Senior, Guard; Monsey, N.Y./TABC
Samet delivered a standout week for the Macs, averaging 25.0 points, 4.0 assists, and 2.0 steals across two contests. Samet powered YU to its first win of the season with a dynamic 29-point performance in an 88–83 victory over RV NYU, shooting an efficient 11-of-16 from the field while adding five assists and three rebounds. The senior continued his consistency with 21 points on a perfect 6-of-6 free-throw shooting in a matchup against Saint Joseph (CT).
Rookie of the Week
Jaiden Gaston, St. Joseph’s - Long Island
Sophomore, Guard; Ozone Park, N.Y./Monsignor McClancy
Gaston earns his second straight Rookie of the Week honors after posting a career-high 19 points to lead the Golden Eagles in their 70-54 win over John Jay. Gaston went 6-for-6 from the free-throw line, knocked down three triples, and added four rebounds, three steals, and an assist in the victory.
Honorable Mention
Kentrell Evans, Farmingdale State - Evans averaged 17.0 points and 10.0 rebounds while shooting a dominant 70.0% (14-of-20) across a two-game road week for the Rams. He posted a season-high 16 points and 11 rebounds in a win at New Paltz before matching his career high with 18 points at NYU
Andrew Saint-Louis, Manhattanville - Saint-Louis powered Manhattanville to a 2-0 week, totaling 32 points, 15 rebounds, and three assists. He played all 40 minutes in a road win at York, scoring 24 points with nine boards, and followed with an efficient shooting performance in a home victory over Medgar Evers
Eamon Kelly, Sarah Lawrence - Kelly averaged 20.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 2.5 steals while shooting 50% from three to lead the Gryphons to a 1-1 week. He erupted for 27 points with six made threes against Pratt before adding 14 points, nine rebounds, and four assists in a win over Centenary
Previous Weekly Winners
Player of the Week
December 1 - Liam Buckley, Farmingdale State
November 24 - Yoav Oselka, Yeshiva
November 17 - Jake Devaney, Maritime
November 10 - Andrew Saint-Louis, Manhattanville
Rookie of the Week
December 1 - Jaiden Gaston, St. Joseph’s - Long Island
November 24 - Jack Flannery, Merchant Marine
November 17 - Jorden Bennett, St. Joseph’s - Brooklyn
November 10 - Jermaine King Jr., Old Westbury