University of Houston Athletics
White Named The American Player of the Week
12/30/2019 10:40:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Junior forward honored after being named Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic Most Outstanding Player
HOUSTON – Leading the University of Houston Men's Basketball team to the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic championship, junior forward Fabian White Jr. was honored Monday as the American Athletic Conference Player of the Week.
White led the Cougars to a semifinal win over Georgia Tech and a championship game victory over No. 21/20 Washington as Houston won its fourth straight game and for the eighth time in the last nine contests.
The Atascocita, Texas, native averaged 17.0 points and 7.0 rpg while hitting 52.4 percent (13-of-24) from the field, including all eight free throw attempts.
White posted his first double-double of the season with 15 points and a career-high-tying 12 rebounds against Georgia Tech. He followed that with a career-high 19 points and two rebounds in the championship game against the Huskies.
For his impressive efforts, he was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player. It was the first such honor in his career and made him the seventh player in Houston history to receive that award in a regular-season tournament.
This was the first weekly award of White's career.
Wichita State's Grant Sherfield was named the league's Freshman of the Week. UConn guard Christian Vital, ECU forward Jayden Gardner, Memphis forward Precious Achiuwa, USF guard Ezacuras Dawson III and SMU forward Feron Hunt were named to the Honor Roll.
UP NEXT
• White and the Cougars return to action when they open American Athletic Conference play vs. UCF at 6 p.m., Friday, inside the Fertitta Center. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., Friday.
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.
White led the Cougars to a semifinal win over Georgia Tech and a championship game victory over No. 21/20 Washington as Houston won its fourth straight game and for the eighth time in the last nine contests.
The Atascocita, Texas, native averaged 17.0 points and 7.0 rpg while hitting 52.4 percent (13-of-24) from the field, including all eight free throw attempts.
White posted his first double-double of the season with 15 points and a career-high-tying 12 rebounds against Georgia Tech. He followed that with a career-high 19 points and two rebounds in the championship game against the Huskies.
For his impressive efforts, he was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player. It was the first such honor in his career and made him the seventh player in Houston history to receive that award in a regular-season tournament.
This was the first weekly award of White's career.
Wichita State's Grant Sherfield was named the league's Freshman of the Week. UConn guard Christian Vital, ECU forward Jayden Gardner, Memphis forward Precious Achiuwa, USF guard Ezacuras Dawson III and SMU forward Feron Hunt were named to the Honor Roll.
UP NEXT
• White and the Cougars return to action when they open American Athletic Conference play vs. UCF at 6 p.m., Friday, inside the Fertitta Center. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., Friday.
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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