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PLAYER OF THE WEEK Billy Ray Barnes III, Dean (Jr., W) Junior Wing Billy Ray Barnes III takes home his first GNAC Player of the Week honor after delivering a stellar all-around performance right before the Thanksgiving break in the Bulldogs’ 101-84 victory over the University of New England on Nov. 26, keeping Dean undefeated at 7-0 overall. He posted a triple-double for Dean in 35 minutes of action, scoring 27 points on 56.3% from the floor and 81.8% from the charity stripe, as well as collecting a game-high 18 rebounds and 11 assists. Barnes III is currently second in the conference in both rebounds per game (10.0) and tied for second in total assists with 30. |
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ROOKIE OF THE WEEK Silvano Ismail, Saint Joseph’s (Maine) (Fr., G) First-Year Guard Silvano Ismail collects his second GNAC rookie of the week honors of the season after playing a critical role in the Monks’ 2-0 week. Ismail started the week at UMaine Farmington with 13 points, five boards, four assists, and two steals. He followed up with a double-double (17 points, 15 boards) and added seven assists and two blocks over Southern Maine. Ismail averaged 15 points (50% FG), 10 boards, 5.5 assists, and 1 stock. The first-year is tied for third in assists per game (4.3) and second in total assists (30) in the GNAC. |
WEEKLY HONOR ROLL
Jaylyn Clardy, Mitchell - Scored 31 points on 61% from the field and grabbed 11 rebounds for a double-double in a loss to Coast Guard.
Alex Williams, New England College - Collected a 24 point, 16 rebound double-double in a setback against Lesley.
Kyler Bosse, Rivier - Led the Raiders to victory over Plymouth State with 28 points on 60% from the floor, including three-for-four from three, and five boards.
John Paul Frazier, Saint Joseph's (Maine) - Scored a career-high 30 points in 24 minutes in a win over UMaine Farmington, going 11-for-15 from the floor and 8-for-11 from downtown. Collected six boards in the game as well. Averaged 20.5 points per game on 52/54/100 shooting splits with five boards in a 2-0 week.
Kevin Cummings, University of Saint Joseph (Conn.) - Scored game-high 22 points in win over Nichols. Was named to the 2024 CNU Holiday INNvitational All-Tournament Team after delivering a career-high and game-high 27 points in win over Transylvania.
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