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Fabian White Jr. Named The American Player of the Week
2/7/2022 10:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Graduate forward averaged 21.5 points and 8.0 rebounds per game in two wins last week
HOUSTON – After leading the Cougars to two tough wins and reaching a pair of milestones, University of Houston graduate forward Fabian White Jr. was honored as the American Athletic Conference Player of the Week on Monday.
In wins over third-place teams Tulane and Cincinnati last week, White led the Cougars with 21.5 points and 8.0 rebounds per game. The Atascocita, Texas, native buried 63.0 percent (17-of-27) of his shots from the field and tied for second on the team with 1.5 blocks per contest.
In Houston's home win over Tulane inside the Fertitta Center on Wednesday night, White set his then-career-high with 21 points on 9-of-14 shooting and grabbed eight rebounds, including four offensive boards.
With his last basket of the night against the Green Wave, he moved past 1,000 points in his award-winning career, becoming the 49th player in school history to reach that total with the Cougars.
White followed that with a 22-point, 9-rebound performance at Cincinnati on Sunday night. He drained 8-of-13 shots from the field in his second straight 20-point effort and dished out two assists with a pair of blocks in more than 32 minutes of action.
After the Cougars built a 21-point advantage in the first half, Cincinnati rallied and moved to within 42-34 early in the second half. However, White buried a 3-pointer just over a minute later, and the Bearcats never moved closer to 11 points for the rest of the way.
With that win, White tied Houston great Michael Young as the winningest player in school career history with 109 victories. He now needs to compete in only four more games to move past point guard Galen Robinson Jr and set a Houston record with 137 games played during his career.
Memphis center Jalen Duren was named the league's Freshman of the Week. Darius Perry (UCF), Josh Minott (Memphis), Damian Dunn (Temple), Jaylen Forbes (Tulane) and Ricky Council IV (Wichita State) were named to the Honor Roll.
UP NEXT
• White and the Cougars takes on SMU at 6 p.m., Wednesday, inside Moody Coliseum in Dallas. That game will air on ESPN2.
• From there, Houston returns to the Fertitta Center to play host to Memphis at 2:30 p.m., Saturday. That game will air on ABC.
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Wednesday's game on ESPN2 with Mike Corey (play-by-play) and Sean Harrington (analyst) calling the action.
• Fans can hear Wednesday's game on 950 AM KPRC or on The Varsity Network app with Jeremy Branham and Hall of Famer Elvin Hayes calling the action.
• Fans can follow live stats by visiting StatBroadcast.com and following the appropriate links or by clicking here.
BUY 2021-22 TICKETS
To purchase single-game tickets, fans may click here anytime or call 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) during regular business hours.
2022-23 SEASON TICKETS PRIORITY WAIT LIST
Fans who were unable to secure 2021-22 season tickets may start preparing for next season by putting down a $75 deposit and placing their names on the 2022-23 Men's Basketball Season Ticket Priority Wait List by clicking here.
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 (4687).
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.
In wins over third-place teams Tulane and Cincinnati last week, White led the Cougars with 21.5 points and 8.0 rebounds per game. The Atascocita, Texas, native buried 63.0 percent (17-of-27) of his shots from the field and tied for second on the team with 1.5 blocks per contest.
In Houston's home win over Tulane inside the Fertitta Center on Wednesday night, White set his then-career-high with 21 points on 9-of-14 shooting and grabbed eight rebounds, including four offensive boards.
With his last basket of the night against the Green Wave, he moved past 1,000 points in his award-winning career, becoming the 49th player in school history to reach that total with the Cougars.White followed that with a 22-point, 9-rebound performance at Cincinnati on Sunday night. He drained 8-of-13 shots from the field in his second straight 20-point effort and dished out two assists with a pair of blocks in more than 32 minutes of action.
After the Cougars built a 21-point advantage in the first half, Cincinnati rallied and moved to within 42-34 early in the second half. However, White buried a 3-pointer just over a minute later, and the Bearcats never moved closer to 11 points for the rest of the way.
With that win, White tied Houston great Michael Young as the winningest player in school career history with 109 victories. He now needs to compete in only four more games to move past point guard Galen Robinson Jr and set a Houston record with 137 games played during his career.
Memphis center Jalen Duren was named the league's Freshman of the Week. Darius Perry (UCF), Josh Minott (Memphis), Damian Dunn (Temple), Jaylen Forbes (Tulane) and Ricky Council IV (Wichita State) were named to the Honor Roll.
UP NEXT
• White and the Cougars takes on SMU at 6 p.m., Wednesday, inside Moody Coliseum in Dallas. That game will air on ESPN2.
• From there, Houston returns to the Fertitta Center to play host to Memphis at 2:30 p.m., Saturday. That game will air on ABC.
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Wednesday's game on ESPN2 with Mike Corey (play-by-play) and Sean Harrington (analyst) calling the action.
• Fans can hear Wednesday's game on 950 AM KPRC or on The Varsity Network app with Jeremy Branham and Hall of Famer Elvin Hayes calling the action.
• Fans can follow live stats by visiting StatBroadcast.com and following the appropriate links or by clicking here.
BUY 2021-22 TICKETS
To purchase single-game tickets, fans may click here anytime or call 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) during regular business hours.
2022-23 SEASON TICKETS PRIORITY WAIT LIST
Fans who were unable to secure 2021-22 season tickets may start preparing for next season by putting down a $75 deposit and placing their names on the 2022-23 Men's Basketball Season Ticket Priority Wait List by clicking here.
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 (4687).
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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