Region 8 Player of the Week Awards: January 10, 2023

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.

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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

Andres Burney

Andres Burney, Eastern Florida State
So. | F
Brundidge, Ala. 

  • In his lone game of the week, he posted a 30-point, 16-rebound double-double in the Titans' win over Polk State
  • Also had two assists, two steals and two blocks
  • Shot 73.3 percent (11-of-15) from the field and 66.7 percent (8-of-12) from the free throw line

Other nominees: Bradley Douglas, Florida SouthWestern; Jaiden Wynn, Palm Beach State; Chase Forte, Gulf Coast State; Kasean Pryor, Northwest Florida State; Jalen Speer, Santa Fe


Women's Basketball Player of the Week

Jaylen Ponder

Jaylen Ponder, St. Petersburg
So. | F
Pompano, Fla.

  • Averaged 15.5 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.0 block in two games
  • Shot 48.0 percent (12-of-25) from the field and 77.8 percent (7-of-9) from the free throw line
  • Recorded consecutive double-doubles while leading St. Petersburg to wins over nationally-ranked Indian River State (15 points, 13 rebounds) and Central Conference foe Daytona State (16 points, 10 rebounds)

Other nominees: Shomari Phillips, Indian River State; Rapuluchi Ngorka, Indian River State; Jaya Nelson, Miami Dade; Sakima Walker, Northwest Florida State