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

POTW Archive: August 31, 2021 | September 7, 2021 | September 14, 2021 | September 21, 2021 | September 28, 2021 | October 5, 2021 | October 12, 2021 | October 19, 2021 | October 26, 2021 | November 9, 2021 | November 16, 2021

Men's Basketball Player of the Week

Bendji Pierre, Indian River State Fr. | F Irvington, N.J. Averaged 30.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.0 assist, 2.5 steals and 0.5 blocks in two games Shot 66.7 (26-of-39) percent from the field, 44.4 percent (4-of-9) from three and 71.4 percent (5-of-7) from the free throw line Helped Indian River State to a pair of Region 8 victories, including a 102-86 win at Daytona State in which he scored 40 points on 17-of-19 shooting Had 21 points in an 86-71 win over Polk State Other nominees: Bryant Selebangue, Florida SouthWestern; Warren McLymont, Pasco-Hernando State; Bradley Douglas, Santa Fe; DeShawndre Washington, Northwest Florida State; James "Pop" Weathers, State College of Florida

Women's Basketball Player of the Week

Ciante Downs, Gulf Coast State Fr. | G Vaughn, ONT, Canada Averaged 18.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.0 assist and 3.5 steals in two games Shot 64.0 percent (16-of-25) from the field and 66.7 percent (4-of-6) from the free throw line Helped Gulf Coast State to wins over Miami Dade and Monroe at TCC's Courtyard Classic Knocked down 10-of-15 shots en route to 23 points vs. Miami Dade Hit 6-of-10 from the field and scored 13 vs. Monroe Other nominees: Kelli Cunningham, Santa Fe