University of Houston Athletics
Mills Named American Freshman of the Week
12/16/2019 11:21:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Sophomore guard Nate Hinton named to American Honor Roll
HOUSTON – After leading the Cougars in scoring in a pair of home games last week, University of Houston redshirt freshman guard Caleb Mills was honored as the American Athletic Conference Freshman of the Week, the league announced Monday afternoon.
For the second time this season, sophomore guard Nate Hinton earned a place on the league's Honor Roll.
Mills came off the bench in both games to lead the Cougars against UT Arlington and Oklahoma State. The Arden, N.C., native averaged 20.0 points per game with 3.0 rebounds per contest.
Mills scored 17 points on 6-of-11 shooting, including 3-of-5 from behind the arc, and posted a steal in Wednesday's win over the Mavericks.
He led all players with 23 points on 8-of-18 shooting against Oklahoma State and grabbed a pair of offensive rebounds with a blocked shot.
With his impressive totals, he moved into third on the team with 11.4 points per game.
This was the first weekly award of Mills' career.
Hinton finished as the team's leading rebounder after averaging 9.5 rebounds per contest and finished second among the Cougars with 18.0 points per game
The Gastonia, N.C., native posted a career-high 25 points on 9-of-15 shooting to set the Houston record for scoring in the Fertitta Center. Grabbing 10 rebounds, he posted his second straight double-double, third in a four-game stretch, fourth of the season and the fifth of his career.
Hinton already owns the Fertitta Center rebounding record after grabbing 15 boards against Houston Baptist on Nov. 26.
Hinton finished second among the Cougars with 11 points against Oklahoma State and fell just one rebound shy of his second double-double of the week.
Wichita State sophomore guard Erik Stevenson was named the league's Player of the Week. Hinton was joined on the Honor Roll by UCF junior forward Collin Smith, ECU sophomore forward Jayden Gardner, USF junior guard David Collins and Temple sophomore forward Jake Forrester.
UP NEXT
• Mills, Hinton and the Cougars close out their non-conference home schedule when they take on UTEP at 7 p.m., Thursday, inside the Fertitta Center.
• From there, the Cougars will compete at the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic inside the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu on Dec. 22-25.
• Cougars open that tournament at 2 p.m. (CST), Dec. 22, against Portland... Game will be shown on ESPNU and can be heard on KPRC 950 AM.
• From there, Houston faces the winner/loser of Georgia Tech-Boise State at 3:30/6 p.m. (CST), Dec. 23... Broadcasting network will be ESPN2 or ESPNU.
• Houston's final game at the tournament will be on Christmas with time and opponent to be determined... Broadcasting network will be ESPN2 or ESPNU.
BUY TICKETS
Single-game tickets are on sale now, and fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets soon before all are gone.
Fans can purchase single-game tickets at the Houston Athletics Ticket Office during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, and any time at uhcougars.com/tickets.
Fans who were unable to purchase season tickets can get a head start for the 2020-21 season by placing their names on the Priority Waiting List for only a $50 deposit. To reserve places on the Priority Waiting List, fans can register by clicking here and following the appropriate links from the right column.
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 Jordan Brand 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 UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
For the second time this season, sophomore guard Nate Hinton earned a place on the league's Honor Roll.
Mills came off the bench in both games to lead the Cougars against UT Arlington and Oklahoma State. The Arden, N.C., native averaged 20.0 points per game with 3.0 rebounds per contest.
Mills scored 17 points on 6-of-11 shooting, including 3-of-5 from behind the arc, and posted a steal in Wednesday's win over the Mavericks.
He led all players with 23 points on 8-of-18 shooting against Oklahoma State and grabbed a pair of offensive rebounds with a blocked shot.
With his impressive totals, he moved into third on the team with 11.4 points per game.
This was the first weekly award of Mills' career.
Hinton finished as the team's leading rebounder after averaging 9.5 rebounds per contest and finished second among the Cougars with 18.0 points per game
The Gastonia, N.C., native posted a career-high 25 points on 9-of-15 shooting to set the Houston record for scoring in the Fertitta Center. Grabbing 10 rebounds, he posted his second straight double-double, third in a four-game stretch, fourth of the season and the fifth of his career.
Hinton already owns the Fertitta Center rebounding record after grabbing 15 boards against Houston Baptist on Nov. 26.
Hinton finished second among the Cougars with 11 points against Oklahoma State and fell just one rebound shy of his second double-double of the week.
Wichita State sophomore guard Erik Stevenson was named the league's Player of the Week. Hinton was joined on the Honor Roll by UCF junior forward Collin Smith, ECU sophomore forward Jayden Gardner, USF junior guard David Collins and Temple sophomore forward Jake Forrester.
UP NEXT
• Mills, Hinton and the Cougars close out their non-conference home schedule when they take on UTEP at 7 p.m., Thursday, inside the Fertitta Center.
• From there, the Cougars will compete at the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic inside the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu on Dec. 22-25.
• Cougars open that tournament at 2 p.m. (CST), Dec. 22, against Portland... Game will be shown on ESPNU and can be heard on KPRC 950 AM.
• From there, Houston faces the winner/loser of Georgia Tech-Boise State at 3:30/6 p.m. (CST), Dec. 23... Broadcasting network will be ESPN2 or ESPNU.
• Houston's final game at the tournament will be on Christmas with time and opponent to be determined... Broadcasting network will be ESPN2 or ESPNU.
BUY TICKETS
Single-game tickets are on sale now, and fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets soon before all are gone.
Fans can purchase single-game tickets at the Houston Athletics Ticket Office during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, and any time at uhcougars.com/tickets.
Fans who were unable to purchase season tickets can get a head start for the 2020-21 season by placing their names on the Priority Waiting List for only a $50 deposit. To reserve places on the Priority Waiting List, fans can register by clicking here and following the appropriate links from the right column.
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 Jordan Brand 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 UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
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