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BIG EAST Stars Shine in Week's Wins

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Providences Jaylin Sellers and Marquettes Nigel James Junior earn BIG EAST Player and Freshman of the Week honors, respectively, after impressive performances. Sellers averaged 27 points per game, shooting nearly 66% from the floor, while James contributed 20 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 4 steals per game. UConns Alex Karaban and Tarris Reed Junior also make the honor roll, showcasing the conferences competitive nature as teams build momentum for the final stretch.

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BIG EAST Stars Shine in Week's Wins

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College Basketball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!BIG EAST Stars Shine in Week's Wins. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

On March 2nd, Providence Guard Jalen Sellers earned B-I-G-E-A-C-T player of the week honors after averaging 27 points per game in two wins for. The Friars, Marquette freshman Nigel James Jr. took freshmen of the week, posting 17 points, six and a half rebounds, four and a half assists, and four. Steels across a pair of games for the Golden Eagles. Sellers shot nearly 66% from the floor, including nine three pointers in road and home victories, over Craton and Xavier. He dropped 27 points in each matchup, helping Providence stretch its win streak to three games. This marks his second such award this season. Meanwhile, James shone with 20 points, six assists, and three steals in a win at Georgetown, then added 14 points, seven rebounds, and five. Steels against DePaul, despite a split week, it's his fourth freshman honor, showing his quick rise as a key contributor. The honor role includes Yukon's Alex Karabin, who averaged 18 and a half points in two wins,

and teammate Terris Reed Jr. with A. Double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds. DePaul's Brandon McLean scored 19 and a half per game in victories, while Seaton Hall's AJ Staden McCray had 20 points at Yukon and Xavier's. Roddy Anderson averaged 24 in a one-in-one week. These standout efforts highlight the conference's tight race, with teams like Providence and Yukon building momentum, heading into the final stretch.

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