Region 8 Player of the Week Awards: February 1, 2022

Region 8 and the FCSAA would like to congratulate all student-athletes who are recognized as part of our Player of the Week Awards. Weekly honorees are automatically submitted for NJCAA Player of the Week consideration on behalf of Region 8 and the FCSAA.


Men's Basketball Player of the Week | Women's Basketball Player of the Week

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Men's Basketball Player of the Week

A.J. Cajuste

A.J. Cajuste, Indian River State
So. | G
Boca Raton, Fla.

  • Averaged 32.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.0 steal in two games
  • Shot 47.5 percent (19-of-40) from the field, 40 percent (2-of-5) from three and 92.3 percent (24-of-26) from the free throw line
  • Led Indian River State to a pair of single-digit wins against Southern Conference foes, including an overtime victory at nationally-ranked Florida SouthWestern
  • In the FSW win, he scored 36 points, including 16-of-16 from the free throw line

Other nominees: Jonathan Dos Anjos, Florida SouthWestern; Bradley Douglas, Santa Fe


Women's Basketball Player of the Week

Jayla Murray

Jayla Murray, Florida SouthWestern
Fr. | F
St. Louis, Mo.

  • Averaged 24.5 points, 12.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.0 steal and 0.5 blocks in two games
  • Shot 63.3 percent (19-of-30) from the floor, 66.7 percent (4-of-6) from three and 70 percent (7-of-10) from the free throw line
  • Led FSW to a pair of wins against Southern Conference foes
  • Recorded double-doubles in both games - 26 points, 10 rebounds vs. Hillsborough; 23 points, 15 rebounds vs. Indian River State

Other nominees: Shadaria Smith, Eastern Florida State; Rapuluchi Ngorka, Eastern Florida State; Tanyia Gordon, Daytona State; Kierra Wheeler, Daytona State; Malea Brown, Santa Fe