posted 02-03-2009 07:35 AM
Players who led their teams to victories over Kentucky won the Southeastern Conference’s Player and Freshman of the Week awards.
The SEC named South Carolina guard Devan Downey its Player of the Week. He hit the game-winning shot to give the Gamecocks a 78-77 victory over Kentucky on Saturday. He averaged 20.5 points and four assists and 3.5 steals for the week.
The SEC named Ole Miss guard Terrico White its Freshman of the Week. He led the Rebels to victories over Kentucky and Mississippi State in the week. For the week, he averaged 19.5 points and 5.0 rebounds.