BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Trevecca Nazarene guard Jikari Johnson (player) and Union forward Judson Bjornstad (freshman) each earned Gulf South Conference Men’s Basketball Weekly Awards presented by Truist following their performances from Feb. 3-9 of the 2024-25 season.
Player of the Week:
Jikari Johnson, Sr., G, Trevecca Nazarene
Johnson had a strong week en route to his second GSC Player of the Week honor this season with averages of 30 points, five rebounds, and 1.5 assists across two games for Trevecca Nazarene. The senior began the week with an efficient offensive performance as he poured in 24 points on 64 percent shooting, including three treys, while grabbing five rebounds, dishing out an assist, grabbing a steal, and swatting a shot in a hard fought 74-72 win over West Florida. The Durham, N.C. native was not done there, however, as he took his game to the next level against Valdosta State where he dropped a career-high 36 points on 54 percent shooting on top of pulling down five boards, having two assists, and rejecting another shot.
Other nominees: Tane Kirisome, Christian Brothers; Keithean Brooks, Delta State; Daniel Saylor, UAH; Jeremiah Littlepage, Union; Jaylen Curry, Montevallo; Thaddeus Williams, West Alabama; Xavier Glenn, West Florida
Freshman of the Week:
Judson Bjornstad, Fr., F, Union
Bjornstad is now tied for second all-time in the GSC after securing his sixth Freshman of the Week award this season. The freshman averaged 18.5 points, six rebounds, two assists, and two blocks across two games for Union. He started the week off with a near double-double in a close 63-60 loss to Montevallo as he had 11 points and eight rebounds while also recording three blocks and two assists. The Murfreesboro, Tenn. native followed this up by dropping a career-high 26 points on 83 percent shooting, including making six of his eight attempts from beyond the arc in a 102-85 win over Auburn Montgomery. Bjornstad added four rebounds, two assists, a steal, and another block in the win, as well.
Other Nominees: Camden Andrews, Montevallo; Elliot Tulip, West Alabama; Brett Wright, Trevecca Nazarene
2024-25 GSC MEN'S BASKETBALL WEEKLY AWARD WINNERS
Nov. 12: Tommy Murr, Alabama Huntsville (Player); Camden Andrews, Montevallo (Freshman)
Nov. 19: Brandon Fussell, Montevallo (Player); Camden Andrews, Montevallo (Freshman)
Nov. 26: Tommy Murr, Alabama Huntsville (Player); Carter Wesson, Montevallo (Freshman)
Dec. 3: Chris Terrell, Delta State (Player); Judson Bjornstad, Union (Freshman)
Dec. 10: Brandon Fussell, Montevallo (Player); Camden Andrews, Montevallo (Freshman)
Dec. 17: Chris Terrell, Delta State (Player); Judson Bjornstad, Union (Freshman)
Dec. 23: Jalen Page, Trevecca Nazarene (Player); Luke Smith, Montevallo (Freshman)
Jan. 7: Parker Applegate, Union (Player); Judson Bjornstad, Union (Freshman)
Jan. 14: Tommy Murr, Alabama Huntsville (Player); Judson Bjornstad, Union (Freshman)
Jan. 21: Jikari Johnson, Trevecca Nazarene (Player); Judson Bjornstad, Union (Freshman)
Jan. 28: Rashad Bolden, Mississippi College (Player); Elliot Tulip, West Alabama (Freshman)
Feb. 4: Rashad Bolden, Mississippi College (Player); Camden Andrews, Montevallo (Freshman)
Feb. 11: Jikari Johnson, Trevecca Nazarene (Player); Judson Bjornstad, Union (Freshman)