The Gulf South Conference announced its men's basketball weekly award winners for Week 4 of the 2023 season with games played between November 27-December 3.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Braxton Williams, Jr., G, Valdosta State
Despite Valdosta State finishing the weekend with a 2-1 record, defeating Shorter and Mississippi College but falling to Delta State, Williams made a significant impact. In the Sunday game against Mississippi College, he achieved a career-high at Valdosta State with 30 points, shooting 11-15 from the floor, 2-3 from beyond the arc, and 8-10 from the free-throw line. In Friday's closely contested match against Delta State, Williams contributed with 20 points, six assists, and two steals. The junior guard finished the week with averages of 17.6 points on 69% shooting and 1.67 rebounds.
Other nominees: Zawdie Jackson (UWG); Chris Terrell (DSU); Ahmad Johnson (UU); Thaddeus Williams
(UWA); Tommy Murr (UAH); Xavier Washington (UWF); Anias Futrell (CBU); Ricky Knight Jr. (SU); Rashad Bolden (MC); Noah Boler-Kyle (LEE); Cam Glover (UM)
FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
Jordan Pyke, Fr., G/F, Union
Pyke demonstrated a strong performance over the weekend, maintaining averages of 14.7 points per game and 7.7 rebounds per game. In the game against Delta State, he played 17 minutes, contributing seven points, four rebounds, and two blocks. During the 94-54 victory over Lindsey-Wilson, the freshman posted eight points, four rebounds, and two steals.
The standout performance came against West Georgia, where Pyke set new career highs in points, rebounds, and minutes played. In an impressive 37 minutes on the floor, he achieved a double-double with 29 points and 15 rebounds. The Greensboro, North Carolina native also added two steals and two assists against the Wolves.
Other Nominees: Parks McLain (UAH); Brandon Fussell (UM);
Chappelle Whitney (AUM)
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 (Union)
Dec. 5: Braxton Williams, Valdosta State (Player); Jordan Pyke, Union (Freshman)