In a stunning showing at the recent basketball tournaments in Hawaii, Iowa State’s Keshon Gilbert and West Virginia’s Javon Small and Tucker DeVries have been recognized as Big 12 men’s basketball weekly award winners. Gilbert, a senior guard from St. Louis, Missouri, earned a spot on the Maui Invitational All-Tournament Team by averaging 20.7 points per game, including a strong performance against No. 4 Auburn. Small, a senior guard from South Bend, Indiana, was the top scorer at the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament, leading West Virginia to victories over ranked opponents. DeVries, a swingman from Waukee, Iowa, also impressed at the Battle 4 Atlantis, with a standout performance against No. 3 Gonzaga.
Gilbert, Small, and DeVries showcased their skills in high-stakes matchups, proving themselves as standout players in the competitive environment of college basketball tournaments. Gilbert’s performance was particularly notable, as he became one of only three players in the country to achieve impressive stats across multiple categories in under 90 minutes of play. This recognition marks Gilbert’s third Big 12 weekly award, but his first Player of the Week selection.
The achievements of Gilbert, Small, and DeVries demonstrate the talent and determination present in Big 12 men’s basketball, setting a high standard for competition in the conference. Their strong performances in Hawaii have garnered well-deserved accolades and further solidified their positions as key players to watch in the upcoming season.
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