Spartans’ forward Kierra Wheeler. Norfolk State Forward Kierra Wheeler 6-1, Sophomore, Minneapolis, Minn. Spartans’ forward Kierra Wheeler has been named HBCU National Player of the Week. She was named MEAC Tournament MVP and helped lead the Spartans to their first tournament championship in 21 years after averaging 16.3 points per game, 8.7 rebounds per game,
Miles Guard Jelani Watson-Gayle 6-0, Junior, London, England Averaged 24 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists, shot 56 percent from the field, 55 percent from three-point range, and 94 percent from the free throw line in three victories last week for the Golden Bears in helping them win their second straight SIAC Tournament championship. He was
Fayetteville State Guard Katisha Hyman 5-8, Senior, Aurora, N.C. Averaged 19.7 points and 2.3 steals in three wins for the Lady Broncos on their way to their first CIAA Tournament championship since 2010. Hyman had 20 points and five steals in the 61-53 victory over Bowie State in the championship game. Hyman was named CIAA
Winston-Salem State Guard Robert Colon 6-1, Senior, Jacksonville, N.C. Averaged 19 points, 2.3 steals, and 2.3 rebounds in three CIAA Tournament victories for the Rams last week as WSSU won its first CIAA Tournament championship since 2012, defeating Fayetteville State 63-62 in the championship game. In the championship game, Colon scored 25 points and was