University of Houston Athletics
Armoni Brooks Honored by The American
12/3/2018 1:03:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Junior guard named league’s Player of the Week after averaging a double-double in two wins
HOUSTON – Averaging a double-double in a pair of wins last week, University of Houston junior guard Armoni Brooks was honored Monday as the American Athletic Conference Player of the Week.
Brooks averaged 14.5 points and 10.5 rebounds per game to lead the Cougars to wins over UT Rio Grande Valley and over No. 18/21 Oregon in the Fertitta Center-opening game on Saturday night.
Usually one of the Cougars' and the league's elite shooters, Brooks struggled at times from the field but made his presence felt in other areas.
Brooks, who was named The American's Sixth Man of the Year last season, grabbed a career-high 12 rebounds while playing all but one minute against the Vaqueros.
Facing No. 18/21 Oregon on Saturday, Brooks scored the first six points in Fertitta Center history with 3-pointers on back-to-back attempts and led the Cougars with 22 points and nine rebounds for his third 20-point game of the season. He also drained a pair of free throws with eight seconds left for the final margin of victory.
ECU's Jayden Gardner was recognized as the league's Freshman of the Week. Jalen Adams (UConn), Shizz Alston (Temple), Samajae Haynes-Jones (Wichita State), B.J. Taylor (UCF) and Jimmy Whitt Jr. (SMU) were named to the Honor Roll.
BUY TICKETS
Fans can purchase mini-plans and single-game tickets online at UHCougars.com/tickets or by calling the Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647).
Mini-plans start at only $40 with single-game tickets beginning at only $12 for non-conference games (excluding LSU) and American Athletic Conference contests starting at only $10.
UP NEXT
• Brooks and the Cougars return to action when they play host to Lamar at 7 p.m., Tuesday, inside the Fertitta Center.
• From there, Houston competes in its final non-conference road game when it takes on Oklahoma State at 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 8, inside Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla.
• That game will be shown on FOX Sports Oklahoma and can be heard on KPRC 950 AM.
• Houston returns to the Fertitta Center to begin a season-long, seven-game homestand, at 8 p.m., Dec. 12, against LSU.
JOIN the 50-50-CLUB
Fans are invited to join the 50-50 Club to support Houston Men's Basketball. 50-50 Club members help fund program necessities and enhance the experience for our student-athletes.
Fans who join the 50-50 Club will receive embroidered team apparel, a signed basketball, invitations to practice, a tour of the $25 million Guy V. Lewis Development Facility, regular updates about the program and much more.
To join the 50-50 Club, fans can call 713-743-9742 or email UHMensBasketball@uh.edu. For more information about the 50-50 Club, levels of giving and benefits, fans can click here.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMBK on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team' Facebook page at HoustonCougarMensHoops or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
Brooks averaged 14.5 points and 10.5 rebounds per game to lead the Cougars to wins over UT Rio Grande Valley and over No. 18/21 Oregon in the Fertitta Center-opening game on Saturday night.
Usually one of the Cougars' and the league's elite shooters, Brooks struggled at times from the field but made his presence felt in other areas.
Brooks, who was named The American's Sixth Man of the Year last season, grabbed a career-high 12 rebounds while playing all but one minute against the Vaqueros.
Facing No. 18/21 Oregon on Saturday, Brooks scored the first six points in Fertitta Center history with 3-pointers on back-to-back attempts and led the Cougars with 22 points and nine rebounds for his third 20-point game of the season. He also drained a pair of free throws with eight seconds left for the final margin of victory.
ECU's Jayden Gardner was recognized as the league's Freshman of the Week. Jalen Adams (UConn), Shizz Alston (Temple), Samajae Haynes-Jones (Wichita State), B.J. Taylor (UCF) and Jimmy Whitt Jr. (SMU) were named to the Honor Roll.
BUY TICKETS
Fans can purchase mini-plans and single-game tickets online at UHCougars.com/tickets or by calling the Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647).
Mini-plans start at only $40 with single-game tickets beginning at only $12 for non-conference games (excluding LSU) and American Athletic Conference contests starting at only $10.
UP NEXT
• Brooks and the Cougars return to action when they play host to Lamar at 7 p.m., Tuesday, inside the Fertitta Center.
• From there, Houston competes in its final non-conference road game when it takes on Oklahoma State at 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 8, inside Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla.
• That game will be shown on FOX Sports Oklahoma and can be heard on KPRC 950 AM.
• Houston returns to the Fertitta Center to begin a season-long, seven-game homestand, at 8 p.m., Dec. 12, against LSU.
JOIN the 50-50-CLUB
Fans are invited to join the 50-50 Club to support Houston Men's Basketball. 50-50 Club members help fund program necessities and enhance the experience for our student-athletes.
Fans who join the 50-50 Club will receive embroidered team apparel, a signed basketball, invitations to practice, a tour of the $25 million Guy V. Lewis Development Facility, regular updates about the program and much more.
To join the 50-50 Club, fans can call 713-743-9742 or email UHMensBasketball@uh.edu. For more information about the 50-50 Club, levels of giving and benefits, fans can click here.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMBK on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team' Facebook page at HoustonCougarMensHoops or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
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