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DeJon Jarreau, Galen Robinson Jr. Honored by The American
3/12/2019 11:46:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Jarreau recognized as league’s Sixth Man of the Year; Robinson receives Sportsmanship Award
HOUSTON – University of Houston Men's Basketball stars DeJon Jarreau and Galen Robinson Jr. were the latest Cougars to be honored with American Athletic Conference postseason awards on Tuesday afternoon.
Jarreau was named the league's Sixth Man of the Year, while Robinson received the conference's Sportsmanship Award.
In his first season with the Cougars, Jarreau has made an immediate impact. The sophomore guard ranks third on the team with 9.2 points per game and is averaging 3.3 assists per contest.
After missing seven of the first eight games, Jarreau returned to Houston's lineup against LSU on Dec. 12 and has competed in every game since.
The New Orleans native has recorded 10 double-digit scoring games this season, including a season-high 18 points in a road win at UConn on Feb. 14. He posted the team's first double-double of the season with 14 points and 12 rebounds in a win over Temple inside the Fertitta Center on Jan. 31.
Jarreau ranks 12th in The American with 3.3 assists per game and is 10th with a 1.5 assist-turnover ratio.
Jarreau became the second Cougar to receive the Sixth Man of the Year honor in as many years after guard Armoni Brooks collected the accolade in 2017-18.
Robinson is the Cougar's lone four-year letterman on the 2018-19 roster and has enjoyed a distinguished career. The Houston native and Westbury Christian product has competed in all 130 games of his collegiate career to date with 113 starts and is the second-winningest player in school history with 99 victories.
He ranks fourth in Houston career history with 554 assists and will finish his collegiate career as The American's all-time leader in that category.
Off the court, Robinson has served as an ambassador for the University of Houston and the game of basketball. During his career, he has met and signed autographs for Buddy Basketball team members, assisted in the organization and distribution of supplies to local relief groups following Hurricane Harvey, talked with students about the importance of reading during the NCAA Read to the Final Four Literacy Program at Blackshear Elementary School and served Thanksgiving lunches to Star of Hope mission residents, among others.
He will graduate in May with his degree in health.
These were only the latest postseason awards for Houston. On Monday, senior guard Corey Davis Jr. was named to the All-American Athletic Conference First Team, while junior guard Armoni Brooks earned a place on the Second Team. In addition, guard Nate Hinton was named to the All-Freshman Team.
USF guard LaQuincy Rideau was named Defensive Player of the Year, while Josh Carlton (UConn) and Nate Pierre-Louis (Temple) shared the Most Improved Player honor.
The league's Player of the Year, Coach of the Year and Freshman of the Year will be announced Wednesday.
UP NEXT
• Jarreau, Robinson and the Cougars return to action in the Air Force Reserve American Athletic Conference Championship this weekend.
• The Cougars meet the winner of No. 8 seed USF-No. 9 seed UConn at 11 a.m., Friday, inside FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. That game can be seen on ESPN2 and heard on KPRC 950 AM.
BUY TICKETS
Fans can get a head start on the 2019-20 campaign by purchasing season tickets now, starting at only $175.
Fans can purchase 2019-20 season tickets at UHCougars.com/tickets or by calling the Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647).
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.
Jarreau was named the league's Sixth Man of the Year, while Robinson received the conference's Sportsmanship Award.In his first season with the Cougars, Jarreau has made an immediate impact. The sophomore guard ranks third on the team with 9.2 points per game and is averaging 3.3 assists per contest.
After missing seven of the first eight games, Jarreau returned to Houston's lineup against LSU on Dec. 12 and has competed in every game since.
The New Orleans native has recorded 10 double-digit scoring games this season, including a season-high 18 points in a road win at UConn on Feb. 14. He posted the team's first double-double of the season with 14 points and 12 rebounds in a win over Temple inside the Fertitta Center on Jan. 31.
Jarreau ranks 12th in The American with 3.3 assists per game and is 10th with a 1.5 assist-turnover ratio.
Jarreau became the second Cougar to receive the Sixth Man of the Year honor in as many years after guard Armoni Brooks collected the accolade in 2017-18.
Robinson is the Cougar's lone four-year letterman on the 2018-19 roster and has enjoyed a distinguished career. The Houston native and Westbury Christian product has competed in all 130 games of his collegiate career to date with 113 starts and is the second-winningest player in school history with 99 victories.He ranks fourth in Houston career history with 554 assists and will finish his collegiate career as The American's all-time leader in that category.
Off the court, Robinson has served as an ambassador for the University of Houston and the game of basketball. During his career, he has met and signed autographs for Buddy Basketball team members, assisted in the organization and distribution of supplies to local relief groups following Hurricane Harvey, talked with students about the importance of reading during the NCAA Read to the Final Four Literacy Program at Blackshear Elementary School and served Thanksgiving lunches to Star of Hope mission residents, among others.
He will graduate in May with his degree in health.
These were only the latest postseason awards for Houston. On Monday, senior guard Corey Davis Jr. was named to the All-American Athletic Conference First Team, while junior guard Armoni Brooks earned a place on the Second Team. In addition, guard Nate Hinton was named to the All-Freshman Team.
USF guard LaQuincy Rideau was named Defensive Player of the Year, while Josh Carlton (UConn) and Nate Pierre-Louis (Temple) shared the Most Improved Player honor.
The league's Player of the Year, Coach of the Year and Freshman of the Year will be announced Wednesday.
UP NEXT
• Jarreau, Robinson and the Cougars return to action in the Air Force Reserve American Athletic Conference Championship this weekend.
• The Cougars meet the winner of No. 8 seed USF-No. 9 seed UConn at 11 a.m., Friday, inside FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. That game can be seen on ESPN2 and heard on KPRC 950 AM.
BUY TICKETS
Fans can get a head start on the 2019-20 campaign by purchasing season tickets now, starting at only $175.
Fans can purchase 2019-20 season tickets at UHCougars.com/tickets or by calling the Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647).
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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