The Gulf South Conference announced its men's basketball weekly award winners for Week 6 of the 2023 season with games played between December 11-19.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Beyuan Hendricks, Gr., G, Lee
Hendricks led Lee to a 2-0 weekend after averaging 22.5 points on 56% shooting. In the 83-73 win against Auburn Montgomery, Hendricks demonstrated his scoring prowess with a trio of three-pointers and a 20-point total, complemented by an efficient 9-of-12 free-throw conversion. Hendricks also led the Flames in rebounding with seven and contributed with five assists. The momentum continued against Shorter, where Hendricks poured in 25 points on 10-of-12 shooting from the floor. The graduate student showcased his three-point precision by sinking five three-pointers on an impressive 83%. Hendricks not only led in scoring but also dished out a game-high nine assists and three steals. This marks Hendricks' second Player of the Week recognition in the GSC this year.
Other nominees: Thaddeus Williams (UWA); Christian Jones (CBU); Jeremiah Littlepage (UU); Cam Glover (UM); Cole Fisher (UWG); Tommy Murr (UAH)
FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
Jordan Pyke, Fr., G, Union
Pyke led Union to two wins over the weekend with victories over West Florida and Valdosta State. In the 86-84 victory over West Florida, Pyke recorded his second double-double of the year. The freshman posted 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in 33 minutes of play. Pyke shot 56% from the floor and chipped in two assists and one block. Against Valdosta State, Pyke recorded five assists, four points, and one block in the 84-74 victory. This marks Pyke’s fourth Freshman of the Week recognition in the GSC this year.
Other Nominees: Willie Walton (LEE); Brandon Fussell (UM)
2023 GSC MEN'S BASKETBALL WEEKLY AWARD WINNERS
Nov. 14: Zawdie Jackson, West Georgia (Player); Jordan Pyke, Union (Freshman)
Nov. 21: Zawdie Jackson, West Georgia (Player); Jamarcus Wilkins, Lee (Freshman)
Nov. 28: Beyuan Hendricks, Lee (Player); Parker Applegate, Union (Freshman)
Dec. 5: Braxton Williams, Valdosta State (Player); Jordan Pyke, Union (Freshman)
Dec. 12: Camron Donatlan, West Georgia (Player); Willie Walton, Lee (Freshman)
Dec. 20: Beyuan Hendricks, Lee (Player); Jordan Pyke, Union (Freshman)