University of Houston Athletics
Quentin Grimes Honored as The American Player of the Week
1/25/2021 1:04:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Junior guard earns first weekly award of 2020-21 season
HOUSTON – University of Houston junior guard Quentin Grimes was honored as the American Athletic Conference Player of the Week on Monday.
Helping lead the Cougars to conference wins over Tulsa and at Temple, Grimes averaged 16.5 points and 8.0 rebounds per game.
He posted 18 points with four 3-pointers and seven rebounds in the Cougars' 86-59 win over Tulsa inside the Fertitta Center and followed that with a 15-point, 9-rebound performance at Temple on Saturday afternoon in Philadelphia.
Grimes continues to lead the Cougars and moved into second in the American with 17.6 points per game. The Woodlands, Texas, native also stands second on the team with 6.7 rebounds per contest and is one of only three players to rank among the league's Top-10 leaders in both scoring and rebounding.
It was the second conference weekly award of his career and his first this season.
Memphis center Moussa Cisse was named Freshman of the Week. Darius Perry (UCF), Landers Nolley II (Memphis), Kendric Davis (SMU), Jake Forrester (Temple) and Brandon Rachal (Tulsa) were named to the Honor Roll.
UP NEXT
• Grimes and the Cougars hit the road again to take on Tulane at 8 p.m., Thursday, inside Devlin Fieldhouse.
• Game will air on ESPN2 and can be heard on 950 AM KPRC and the TuneIn app.
• Houston claimed a 71-50 win over the Green Wave in the Fertitta Center on Jan. 9.
• From there, the Cougars return the Fertitta Center to meet SMU at noon, Sunday, Jan. 31.
• Cougars look to sweep the regular-season series against the Mustangs after taking a 74-60 win inside Moody Coliseum in Dallas on Jan. 3.
• Game can be seen on ESPN and heard on 950 AM KPRC and the TuneIn app.
JOIN the 2021-22 SEASON-TICKET PRIORITY WAIT LIST
Houston Men's Basketball fans can join the season ticket priority wait list for the 2021-22 season inside the Fertitta Center with a $75 deposit today. To place a deposit for the 2021 season, click here or call 713-GO-COOGS (462-4667).
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, invitations to exclusive events, regular updates about the program and much more.
For more information or to sign up, fans may visit uhcougars.com/5050club or click here. To join the 50-50 Club, fans may call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (46874).
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's Facebook page at UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
Helping lead the Cougars to conference wins over Tulsa and at Temple, Grimes averaged 16.5 points and 8.0 rebounds per game.
He posted 18 points with four 3-pointers and seven rebounds in the Cougars' 86-59 win over Tulsa inside the Fertitta Center and followed that with a 15-point, 9-rebound performance at Temple on Saturday afternoon in Philadelphia.
Grimes continues to lead the Cougars and moved into second in the American with 17.6 points per game. The Woodlands, Texas, native also stands second on the team with 6.7 rebounds per contest and is one of only three players to rank among the league's Top-10 leaders in both scoring and rebounding.
It was the second conference weekly award of his career and his first this season.
Memphis center Moussa Cisse was named Freshman of the Week. Darius Perry (UCF), Landers Nolley II (Memphis), Kendric Davis (SMU), Jake Forrester (Temple) and Brandon Rachal (Tulsa) were named to the Honor Roll.
UP NEXT
• Grimes and the Cougars hit the road again to take on Tulane at 8 p.m., Thursday, inside Devlin Fieldhouse.
• Game will air on ESPN2 and can be heard on 950 AM KPRC and the TuneIn app.
• Houston claimed a 71-50 win over the Green Wave in the Fertitta Center on Jan. 9.
• From there, the Cougars return the Fertitta Center to meet SMU at noon, Sunday, Jan. 31.
• Cougars look to sweep the regular-season series against the Mustangs after taking a 74-60 win inside Moody Coliseum in Dallas on Jan. 3.
• Game can be seen on ESPN and heard on 950 AM KPRC and the TuneIn app.
JOIN the 2021-22 SEASON-TICKET PRIORITY WAIT LIST
Houston Men's Basketball fans can join the season ticket priority wait list for the 2021-22 season inside the Fertitta Center with a $75 deposit today. To place a deposit for the 2021 season, click here or call 713-GO-COOGS (462-4667).
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, invitations to exclusive events, regular updates about the program and much more.
For more information or to sign up, fans may visit uhcougars.com/5050club or click here. To join the 50-50 Club, fans may call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (46874).
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's Facebook page at UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
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