Player of the Week
Brice Williams, Nebraska
G – Sr. – 6-7 – Huntersville, N.C. – Hopewell
Freshman of the Week
Will Riley, Illinois
F – 6-8 – Kitchener, Ontario, Canada – The Phelps School (Pa.)
Brice Williams, Nebraska
G – Sr. – 6-7 – Huntersville, N.C. – Hopewell
- Averaged 27.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 5.0 assists in leading the Huskers to a pair of wins over ranked teams last week
- Scored 27 points, including eight straight in overtime, and added a season-high eight rebounds in an 80-74 overtime win against Illinois
- Paired 28 points, seven boards, and a season-high six assists in a 77-71 win at Oregon
- Claims second Player of the Week honor
- Last Nebraska Player of the Week: Brice Williams (December 16, 2024)
Freshman of the Week
Will Riley, Illinois
F – 6-8 – Kitchener, Ontario, Canada – The Phelps School (Pa.)
- Led the Illini to a 2-1 week, averaging 20.0 points on 52% shooting from the field, including 45.5% from three-point range
- Scored a team-high 24 points, including 20 in the second half, off the bench in an 87-79 comeback win over Ohio State
- His 24 points off the bench are the most in a Big Ten game this season
- Added 16 points in an 80-74 overtime loss at Nebraska
- Earns his second Freshman of the Week award
- Last Illinois Player of the Week: Kasparas Jakucionis (January 6, 2025)
