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SEC Player Of The Week

Courtney Fortson
Arkansas
G • 5-11 • 180 • So. • Montgomery, Ala.

Arkansas’ Courtney Fortson was named SEC Player of the Week after he averaged 25.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists  in wins over Georgia and Auburn. Fortson scored 10 of Arkansas’ 15 points in overtime against Auburn while also recording his third double-double in just nine games played. He also had a season-best 10 rebounds against Auburn. Fortson has scored at least 20 points in five of his nine games this season, including a 27-point effort at Georgia.

Fortson’s Season Stats
PPG       RPG       APG       BPG       SPG
20.2        5.2          6.1          0.1          1.3

SEC Freshman Of The Week

DeMarcus Cousins
Kentucky
F • 6-11 • 260 • Fr. • Mobile, Ala.

Kentucky’s DeMarcus Cousins was named SEC Freshman of the Week after averaging 18.5 points, 13.5 rebounds and 2.5 blocks in wins over No. 25 Ole Miss and at LSU. He had double-double efforts with 18 points and 13 rebounds against Ole Miss and then 19 points and 14 rebounds at LSU. He has recorded six straight double-doubles, becoming the first Wildcat since 1989 to accomplish that feat. Cousins’ 14 double-doubles on the season lead the SEC and are the most by a UK player since 2000.

Cousins’ Season Stats
PPG       RPG       APG       BPG       SPG
16.4        10.0        0.5          1.9          0.9