Region 8 Player of the Week Awards: November 30, 2021

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

Bendji Pierre

Bendji Pierre, Indian River State
Fr. | F
Irvington, N.J.

  • Averaged 19.7 points, 12.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.7 steals, and 1.3 blocks in three games
  • Shot 51.0 percent (25-of-49) from the field and 63.6 percent (7-of-11) from the free throw line
  • Led the Pioneers to a three wins at the FL vs GA Thanksgiving Classic and was named to the All-Tournament Team
  • Posted double-doubles in wins over Albany Tech (21 points, 15 rebounds) and #17 South Georgia Tech (23 points, 16 rebounds)

Other nominees: Bryant Selebangue, Florida SouthWestern; Bradley Douglas, Santa Fe; DeShawndre Washington, Northwest Florida State; James "Pop" Weathers, State College of Florida; A.J. Cajuste, Indian River State


Women's Basketball Player of the Week

Aleisha Curry

Aleisha Curry, Santa Fe
So. | C
Lehigh Acres, Fla.

  • Averaged 16.7 points, 11.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 2.3 steals, and 3.0 blocks in three games
  • Shot 53.1 percent (17-of-32) from the field and 76.2 percent (16-of-21) from the free throw line
  • Led the Saints to a 3-0 week, all against Region 8 opponents
  • Posted double-doubles in wins over Tallahassee (16 points, 13 rebounds) and Indian River State (21 points, 14 rebounds)

Other nominees: Last-Tear Poa, Northwest Florida State; Ana Nikulochkina, Tallahassee; Kimeria Burks, Daytona State; Morgan Robinson-Nwagnu, Gulf Coast State; Jayla Murray, Florida SouthWestern; Kristin Williams, Pensacola State