Christian Mekowulu 6-9, r-Jr., Lagos, Nigeria Averaged 26 points, 9.5 rebounds and two blocks per game on 59.2 percent shooting from the floor in helping lead the Tigers to two victories last week. Presented by North Carolina Mutual
BOXTOROW National Player of the Week: Martaveous McKnight
Arkansas Pine Bluff Guard Martaveous McKnight 6-4, Junior, Wallas, Miss. Averaged 32 points, five rebounds, 5.5 assists and 2.5 steals per game on 59 percent shooting from the floor last week in victories over Prairie View A&M and Alcorn State. McKnight scored 39 points, grabbed six rebounds, handed out five assists and had three steals
BOXTOROW National Player of the Week: Pablo Rivas
North Carolina Central Forward Pablo Rivas 6-6, 210, Sr., Colón, Panama Averaged 18.5 points, 11 rebounds, 2.5 assists, shot 52 percent from the field and shot 46 percent from three-point range in two victories for the Eagles over Norfolk State and Coppin State. Presented by North Carolina Mutual
BOXTOROW National Player of the Week: Shakyla Hill
Grambling Guard Shakyla Hill 5-7, Jr., Little Rock, Ark. Averaged 16.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, seven steals and six rebounds per game on 52.8 percent shooting from the floor last week. She also grabbed national headlines by recording 15 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and 10 steals in Grambling’s 93-71 victory over Alabama State on January
National Player of the Week: Osband Thompson
Tuskegee Linebacker Osband Thompson 6-0, 205, R-Sr., Miami, Fla. Recorded 14 tackles (10 solo) a tackle for loss and a pass breakup in the Golden Tigers 13-6 win over Fort Valley State in the SIAC championship game. Thompson broke up a pass and made a fourth down tackle on FVSU’s last drive. Did You Know:
National Player of the Week: Robert Chesson
Bowie State Running Back Robert Chesson 5-9, 179, R-Sr., Annapolis, Md. Had one of the great statistical games in the history of college football. Carried the ball 20 times for 304 yards and seven rushing touchdowns and also caught a touchdown as the Bulldogs defeated Elizabeth City State 77-21. Chesson scored 64 points in the
National Player of the Week: Mac McCain Copy
North Carolina A&T Defensive Back Franklin Mac McCain, III 5-11, 174, R-Fr., Greensboro, N.C. Recorded three interceptions, two of which he returned for touchdowns including a 100-yarder as the Aggies defeated Morgan State 49-17. Presented by North Carolina Mutual
National Player of the Week: Austin Howard
Southern Quarterback Austin Howard 5-11, 208, Sr., Edgard, La. Completed 22-of-32 passes for 338 yards, five touchdowns and no interceptions as the Jaguars defeated Arkansas-Pine Bluff 47-40 in Little Rock, Ark. Did You Know: Austin’s 8,369 yards passing puts him just 43 yards behind Grambling great Doug Williams for eighth all-time in passing yards in
National Player of the Week: Juwan Carter
Norfolk State Quarterback Juwan Carter 6-0, 170, R-Fr., Richmond, Va. Completed 18-of-32 passes for 230 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions as the Spartans upset defending MEAC champions 28-21. Did You Know: Juwan’s nickname is Pootie. He is a true freshman and last year was named the state 5A Offensive Player of the Year
National Player of the Week: Jonathan McCrary
Clark Atlanta Quarterback Jonathon McCray 6-5, 220, R-Sr., Decatur, Ga. Completed 28-46 passes for 357 yards, five touchdowns and no interceptions in the Panthers 44-36 victory over Albany State in a must win scenario for the Panthers. Did You Know: Jonathon began his career at Vanderbilt and started 12 games in two seasons for the