Region 8 Player of the Week Awards: November 15, 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.

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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

Josue Grullon

Josue Grullon, Daytona State
Fr. | G
Santo Domingo, D.R.

  • Averaged 22.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steal in two games
  • Shot 60.9 percent (14-of-23) from the floor, 52.6 percent (10-of-19) from three and 85.7 percent (6-of-7) from the free throw line
  • Led Daytona State to a pair of Region 8 victories, defeating Palm Beach State and Miami Dade
  • After a 17-point outing vs. Palm Beach State, he scored 27 on 9-of-14 shooting (6-of-11 from three) against Miami Dade

Other nominees: Geordon Rogers, Hillsborough; Caleb Byrd, Eastern Florida State; Jayshayne Woodard, Indian River State; Takai Simpkins, Florida SouthWestern


Women's Basketball Player of the Week

Ashley Baez

Ashley Baez, Chipola
So. | G
Santo Domingo, D.R. 

  • Averaged 31.5 points, 1.0 rebound, 1.5 assists and 5.5 steals in two games
  • Shot 46.9 percent (23-of-49) from the field and 73.3 percent (11-of-15) from the free throw line
  • Continued her scoring extravaganza to begin the season, leading the Indians to a pair of wins in the process
  • After a modest 22-point night against Central Georgia Tech, she tossed in a career-high 41 points on 16-of-31 shooting against Georgia Highlands and also recorded seven steals

Other nominees: Amelia Hassett, Eastern Florida State; Sakima Walker, Northwest Florida State; Jaylen Ponder, St. Petersburg; Macarena Retamales, Florida SouthWestern