Chendall Weaver named Big 12 newcomer of the week
Texas guard Chendall Weaver was named Big 12 newcomer of the week by the conference on Monday. Weaver posted at least 15 points in wins over Texas Tech and Oklahoma State last week. It’s his first career weekly honor.
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Weaver scored 15 points and was 9-for-11 from the free throw line in the Longhorns’ 81-69 win at Texas Tech on Tuesday. He also pulled down eight rebounds, recorded two assists, and had a block and a steal in 31 minutes against the Red Raiders.
Against Oklahoma State, Weaver scored a season-high 16 points and was 7-for-12 from the field. He added four rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 22 minutes versus the Cowboys.
Weaver and his Longhorn teammates head to Waco on Monday night to face the No. 11 Baylor Bears. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. Central and the game will air on ESPN.
Big 12 Players of the Week
Player:
Nov. 13: Ja’Kobe Walter, BU, G, Fr.
Nov. 20: Hunter Dickinson, KU, C, Sr.
Nov. 27: Kevin McCullar Jr., KU, G, Gr.
Dec. 4: Emanuel Miller, TCU, F, Sr.
Dec. 11: Arthur Kaluma, K-State, F, Jr.
Dec. 18: Micah Peavy, TCU, G, Sr.
Dec. 28: RaeQuan Battle, WVU, G, Sr.
Jan. 2: Pop Isaacs, TTU, G, So.
RaeQuan Battle, WVU, G, Sr.
Jan. 8: Hunter Dickinson, KU, C, Sr.
Jan. 15: Emanuel Miller, TCU, F, Sr.
Jan. 22: Jamal Shead, UH, G, Sr.
Jan. 29: Emanuel Miller, TCU, F, Sr.
Feb. 5: Hunter Dickinson, KU, C, Sr.
Feb. 12: Dylan Disu, UT, F, Gr.
Feb. 19: Jayden Nunn, BU, G, Jr.
Feb. 26: Jamal Shead, UH, G, Sr.
March 4: Tylor Perry, K-State, G, Sr.
Newcomer:
Nov. 13: Hunter Dickinson, KU, C, Sr.
Nov. 20: Hunter Dickinson, KU, C, Sr.
Nov. 27: RayJ Dennis, BU, G, Sr.
Jaylin Sellers, UCF, G, Jr.
Dec. 4: Chance McMillian, TTU, G, Sr.
Dec. 11: Keshon Gilbert, ISU, G, Jr.
Dec. 18: Max Abmas, UT, G, Gr.
Dec. 28: RaeQuan Battle, WVU, G, Sr.
Jan. 2: Keshon Gilbert, ISU, G, Jr.
Jan. 8: Hunter Dickinson, KU, C, Sr.
Jan. 15: Max Abmas, UT, G, Gr.
Jan. 22: Arthur Kaluma, K-State, F, Jr.
Jan. 29: Chance McMillian, TTU, G, Sr.
Feb. 5: Max Abmas, UT, G, Gr.
Feb. 12: Yves Missi, BU, C, Fr.
Feb. 19: Jayden Nunn, BU, G, Jr.
Feb. 26: Arthur Kaluma, K-State, F, Jr.
March 4: Chendall Weaver, UT, G, So.
