Player of the Week
Zevi Samet, Yeshiva
Senior, Guard; Monsey, N.Y./TABC
Samet delivered a strong two-game week for the Macs, highlighted by a key Skyline Conference victory to open the new year. The senior averaged 20.5 points per game, including a 22-point effort against nationally ranked Illinois Wesleyan, before leading Yeshiva to a road win at Mount Saint Vincent with 19 points and six steals.
Rookie of the Week
Jack Flannery, Merchant Marine
Freshman, Guard; McKinney, Texas/McKinney North
Flannery turned in an outstanding performance to help the Mariners secure their first Skyline Conference victory of the season. The freshman recorded the first double-double of his career, posting 17 points and 10 rebounds in USMMA’s win over Old Westbury. Fourteen of his points came in the second half, including clutch free throws down the stretch to seal the victory.
Honorable Mention
AJ Esposito, St. Joseph's-Long Island - Averaged a double-double during a 2-0 week, posting 16.0 points and 20.0 rebounds per game while shooting an efficient 75 percent from the field, anchoring the Golden Eagles in the paint
Chris Robinson, Manhattanville College - Guided the Valiants to their first conference win of the season with a 22-point, 13-rebound double-double, adding three assists in the road victory at Mount Saint Mary
Jaiden Gaston, St. Joseph's-Long Island - Provided a 23-point performance with five three-pointers in a win over Cairn while contributing on the glass and as a distributor in SJLI’s conference victory at SUNY Maritime
Previous Weekly Winners
Player of the Week
December 22 - Zion Williams, Maritime
December 15 - Yoav Oselka, Yeshiva
December 8 - Zevi Samet, Yeshiva
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 22 - Jack Flannery, Merchant Marine
December 15 - Jaiden Gaston, St. Joseph’s - Long Island
December 8 - Jaiden Gaston, St. Joseph’s - Long Island
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