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Grimes Named The American Player of the Week
12/9/2019 12:56:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Sophomore guard leads Cougars to two wins, averaging 22.5 points, 5.0 rebounds & 3.0 assists per game
HOUSTON – After helping lead the Cougars to a pair of wins, University of Houston sophomore guard Quentin Grimes was honored as the American Athletic Conference Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday.
Grimes led the Cougars to a home win over Texas State inside the Fertitta Center and a road win at South Carolina on Sunday afternoon with consecutive 20+-point efforts. The Woodlands, Texas, native led all players with 21 points and grabbed six rebounds with three assists against Texas State on Wednesday.
He followed that with a 24-point performance at South Carolina, thanks to 4-of-7 shooting from the 3-point line. With the Cougars leading 43-31 and 18 minutes remaining in the game, Grimes proceeded to score 16 of the Cougars' next 19 points in leading the team to Houston's first win in Columbia, S.C.
This season, Grimes leads Houston and ranks second in the American Athletic Conference with 17.9 points per game. The College Park High School product also stands sixth in the league with 3.6 assists per contest and is the only player in The American to rank among the Top-6 leaders in both categories.
Wichita State guard Tyson Etienne was named The American Freshman of the Week. UCF guard Ceasar DeJesus, UConn forward Josh Carlton, Memphis guard Alex Lomax, USF guard David Collins and Wichita State guard Jamarius Burton were named to the Weekly Honor Roll.
UP NEXT
• Grimes and his Cougar teammates return to return to action when they play host to UT Arlington at 7 p.m., Wednesday, inside the Fertitta Center.
• From there, the Cougars continue their homestand when they take on Oklahoma State at 2 p.m., Dec. 15.
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.
Grimes led the Cougars to a home win over Texas State inside the Fertitta Center and a road win at South Carolina on Sunday afternoon with consecutive 20+-point efforts. The Woodlands, Texas, native led all players with 21 points and grabbed six rebounds with three assists against Texas State on Wednesday.
He followed that with a 24-point performance at South Carolina, thanks to 4-of-7 shooting from the 3-point line. With the Cougars leading 43-31 and 18 minutes remaining in the game, Grimes proceeded to score 16 of the Cougars' next 19 points in leading the team to Houston's first win in Columbia, S.C.
This season, Grimes leads Houston and ranks second in the American Athletic Conference with 17.9 points per game. The College Park High School product also stands sixth in the league with 3.6 assists per contest and is the only player in The American to rank among the Top-6 leaders in both categories.
Wichita State guard Tyson Etienne was named The American Freshman of the Week. UCF guard Ceasar DeJesus, UConn forward Josh Carlton, Memphis guard Alex Lomax, USF guard David Collins and Wichita State guard Jamarius Burton were named to the Weekly Honor Roll.
UP NEXT
• Grimes and his Cougar teammates return to return to action when they play host to UT Arlington at 7 p.m., Wednesday, inside the Fertitta Center.
• From there, the Cougars continue their homestand when they take on Oklahoma State at 2 p.m., Dec. 15.
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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