NJCAA Region 8 Notebook: January 17

Photo courtesy of Daytona State College Athletics
Photo courtesy of Daytona State College Athletics

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (January 17, 2023) - The Florida College System Activities Association has released its weekly coaches' polls and announced its Player of the Week Awards in Men's and Women's Basketball.


January 16, 2023 Coaches' Polls

Region 8 Player of the Week Awards (January 9-15)

Congratulations to the following student-athletes who received Player of the Week recognition:

  • Region 8 Men's Basketball Player of the Week: Addison Patterson, Tallahassee
  • Region 8 Women's Basketball Player of the Week: L'or Eyeba Mputu, Eastern Florida State

All Player of the Week honorees will be considered for NJCAA Player of the Week honors, which will be announced Wednesday.

Visit Region 8 Player of the Week HQ to read more about this week's honorees.

Sports Updates

  • Basketball: The NJCAA has selected a pair of Region 8 basketball doubleheaders for coverage on ESPN+ this week. On Wednesday, Gulf Coast State College will host Tallahassee Community College (6:30/9 pm eastern); on Saturday, Tallahassee will host Chipola College (2/4:30 pm eastern).  
  • Baseball/Softball: The Region 8 Preseason Baseball and Softball Coaches' Polls will be released Monday, January 23. 

For more Player of the Week coverage, follow the FCSAA on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at "TheFCSAA."