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Jarace Walker Earns The American Weekly Honors
2/6/2023 1:11:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Freshman forward named league’s Freshman of the Week for sixth time in 2022-23
HOUSTON – After leading the Cougars to a pair of road wins, University of Houston freshman forward Jarace Walker was honored as the American Athletic Conference Freshman of the Week on Monday afternoon.
He was named the league's Freshman of the Week for the third straight week and the sixth time during the 2022-23 season after leading the Cougars to road wins at Wichita State and at Temple.
With his award, Walker set a Houston single-season record becoming the first Cougar to earn six Conference weekly awards in a season.
Guard Aubrey Coleman previously held the school record after being named the Conference USA Rookie of the Week five times in 2008-09 and the C-USA Player of the Week five times during the 2009-10 season.
With those road wins, the Cougars improved to 22-2 overall and maintained their lead atop the American Athletic Conference standings with a 10-1 league mark.
ABOUT JARACE WALKER
Walker led the Cougars with 19.0 points and 5.5 rebounds per game while connecting on 51.9 percent from the field, including a blister 63.6 3-point field goal percentage.
He started the week with a 15-point effort at Wichita State in front of a sold-out crowd, drilling three of his six tries from beyond the arc. Walker also grabbed five rebounds with two assists, a blocked shot and two steals.
He tied the game at 54-54 with a 3-pointer with 6:11 remaining in the game and gave the Cougars the lead for good against the Shockers with another trey just under two minutes later.
In a battle of the Top-Two-teams in The American on Sunday, Walker poured in a team-high 23 points on 8-of-12 shooting and tied teammate Marcus Sasser for the league with his fifth 20-point effort of the season.
Walker also led Houston with six rebounds and tied for the team lead with three steals.
After Temple cut the Houston lead to 54-48 with 9:14 left in the game to bring the crowd of 10,206 to its feet, Walker drained a 3-pointer from the top of the key to halt the Owl rally. Temple would move no closer than eight points for the rest of the game.
Tulane guard Jalen Cook was named the league's Player of the Week. Cincinnati guard David DeJulius, East Carolina forward Brandon Johnson, Memphis forward DeAndre Williams, South Florida guard Tyler Harris and Wichita State forward James Rojas were named to the weekly Honor Roll.
UP NEXT
• Walker and the Cougars face Tulsa at 7 p.m., Wednesday, inside the Fertitta Center in a game played on ESPN+.
•The Cougars took an 89-50 win over the Golden Hurricane in Tulsa, Okla., on Dec. 28, to open the American Athletic Conference season.
• Following a break in their schedule, Houston returns to action to meet SMU at 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 16, inside Moody Coliseum in Dallas. That game will air on ESPN2.
• The Cougars claimed an 87-53 win inside the Fertitta Center in Houston on Jan. 5.
• Houston meets Memphis for the first time in 2022-23 when it tips off at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 19, inside the Fertitta Center in Houston. That game will air on ESPN.
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC.
BUY 2022-23 TICKETS
Fans may purchase single-game tickets for the Cougars' regular-season home games inside the Fertitta Center. Supplies are limited, and fans are encouraged to purchase soon before they run out.
To purchase single-game tickets, fans may call the Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) during regular business hours or click here any time.
For the third straight season, the Cougars sold out of their season tickets for home games inside the Fertitta Center.
Fans who were unable to purchase season tickets in 2022-23 are invited to join the team's 2023-24 Wait List as the Cougars prepare to enter the Big 12 Conference. To join the 2023-24 season tickets Wait List, fans can click here.
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Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference.
Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
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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).
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He was named the league's Freshman of the Week for the third straight week and the sixth time during the 2022-23 season after leading the Cougars to road wins at Wichita State and at Temple.
With his award, Walker set a Houston single-season record becoming the first Cougar to earn six Conference weekly awards in a season.
Guard Aubrey Coleman previously held the school record after being named the Conference USA Rookie of the Week five times in 2008-09 and the C-USA Player of the Week five times during the 2009-10 season.
With those road wins, the Cougars improved to 22-2 overall and maintained their lead atop the American Athletic Conference standings with a 10-1 league mark.ABOUT JARACE WALKER
Walker led the Cougars with 19.0 points and 5.5 rebounds per game while connecting on 51.9 percent from the field, including a blister 63.6 3-point field goal percentage.
He started the week with a 15-point effort at Wichita State in front of a sold-out crowd, drilling three of his six tries from beyond the arc. Walker also grabbed five rebounds with two assists, a blocked shot and two steals.
He tied the game at 54-54 with a 3-pointer with 6:11 remaining in the game and gave the Cougars the lead for good against the Shockers with another trey just under two minutes later.
In a battle of the Top-Two-teams in The American on Sunday, Walker poured in a team-high 23 points on 8-of-12 shooting and tied teammate Marcus Sasser for the league with his fifth 20-point effort of the season.
Walker also led Houston with six rebounds and tied for the team lead with three steals.
After Temple cut the Houston lead to 54-48 with 9:14 left in the game to bring the crowd of 10,206 to its feet, Walker drained a 3-pointer from the top of the key to halt the Owl rally. Temple would move no closer than eight points for the rest of the game.
Tulane guard Jalen Cook was named the league's Player of the Week. Cincinnati guard David DeJulius, East Carolina forward Brandon Johnson, Memphis forward DeAndre Williams, South Florida guard Tyler Harris and Wichita State forward James Rojas were named to the weekly Honor Roll.
UP NEXT
• Walker and the Cougars face Tulsa at 7 p.m., Wednesday, inside the Fertitta Center in a game played on ESPN+.
•The Cougars took an 89-50 win over the Golden Hurricane in Tulsa, Okla., on Dec. 28, to open the American Athletic Conference season.
• Following a break in their schedule, Houston returns to action to meet SMU at 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 16, inside Moody Coliseum in Dallas. That game will air on ESPN2.
• The Cougars claimed an 87-53 win inside the Fertitta Center in Houston on Jan. 5.
• Houston meets Memphis for the first time in 2022-23 when it tips off at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 19, inside the Fertitta Center in Houston. That game will air on ESPN.
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC.
BUY 2022-23 TICKETS
Fans may purchase single-game tickets for the Cougars' regular-season home games inside the Fertitta Center. Supplies are limited, and fans are encouraged to purchase soon before they run out.
To purchase single-game tickets, fans may call the Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) during regular business hours or click here any time.
For the third straight season, the Cougars sold out of their season tickets for home games inside the Fertitta Center.
Fans who were unable to purchase season tickets in 2022-23 are invited to join the team's 2023-24 Wait List as the Cougars prepare to enter the Big 12 Conference. To join the 2023-24 season tickets Wait List, fans can click here.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference.
Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
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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