North Alabama forward Calvin Dade (Loxley, Ala.) is the first Lion to claim honors this season, averaging a double-double (24.0 points, 12.0 rebounds) in UNA's 2-0 week. The senior led all players with 24 points and 16 boards in an 89-65 home win over Shorter on Thursday. He followed with a game-best 24 points along with eight rebounds in 77-67 home decision over Lee.
So far this season, Dade is second on the team with 14.1 points-per-game and is also averaging a team-high 9.1 rebounds in 23 starts.